ZIP 72103 (Mabelvale, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72103: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saline 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Arkansas
Saline County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Saline County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: after dark.
The headline for ZIP 72103: I-30 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72103 since 2015.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 1,350 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72103 is I-30, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-530 (3), US-70 (2) and CR-CHICOT Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72103 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 12 |
| I-530 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-HOGUERD | 1 |
| CR-PRATT Road | 1 |
| CR-SPRINGHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-WSARDISRD | 1 |
| Cr- Pratt Road | 1 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 921 |
| Sh5 | 37 |
| US-70 | 30 |
| I-530 | 20 |
| US-167 | 18 |
| Sh35 | 16 |
| Cst(Alcoa Road) | 13 |
| Sh183 | 13 |
ZIP 72103 at a glance
| Population | 15,736 |
| Density | 199 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,029 |
| Median home value | $149,733 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 49 | +47% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | +62% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 132 | +66% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 132. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72103
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72103?
Since 2015, 1,350 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (636 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72103?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72103: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72103?
July has the most truck crashes in Saline County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72103?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Saline County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72103 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Saline County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72103?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.