ZIP 72108 (Monroe, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72108: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Arkansas
Monroe County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 507.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Monroe County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Monroe County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 181 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72108 happened on US-49 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72108 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 109 |
| I-40 | 104 |
| I-40E | 86 |
| US-79 | 20 |
| US-49 | 18 |
| Sh17 | 14 |
| Sh1 | 8 |
| Cst-North Main Street | 4 |
ZIP 72108 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +4% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 35 | +63% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 37 | +7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72108
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72108?
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (181 injured, 23 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72108?
The worst month is July: 11.7% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72108?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72108 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 507.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72108?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.