ZIP 72102 (McRae, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Arkansas
White County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
White County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 72102 at a glance: US-67 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 72102.
Overview
White County has recorded 620 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Cs-W Booth Rd (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-367 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72102 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- With 4.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| Cs-W Booth Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Us67/167 | 185 |
| US-67 | 39 |
| Sh36 | 37 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| Sh5 | 20 |
| US-64E | 18 |
| Sh16 | 15 |
ZIP 72102 at a glance
| Population | 2,620 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,120 |
| Median home value | $135,294 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +53% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 60 | +15% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72102
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72102?
White County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72102?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72102: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72102?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72102?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72102 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72102?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.