ZIP 72112 (Newport, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
3 of 259 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Arkansas
Jackson County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Jackson County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jackson County: 9.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 139 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 34.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
SR-367 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72112 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-17 (1), SR-384 (1) and Sr- 367-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72112 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-367; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-367 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-384 | 1 |
| Sr- 367-21 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 64 |
| US-67N | 35 |
| Sh14 | 20 |
| Sh367 | 17 |
| Sh37 | 12 |
| Sh226E | 10 |
| Sh17 | 8 |
| Sh14E | 7 |
ZIP 72112 at a glance
| Population | 11,161 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,843 |
| Median home value | $116,473 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -11% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | +31% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72112
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72112?
Jackson County has had 259 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72112?
NHTSA data shows SR-367 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72112 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72112?
September has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72112?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72112 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 127.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72112?
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.