ZIP 72128 (Poyen, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72128: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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
2 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Arkansas
Grant County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Grant County has lower values than Arkansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Grant County: March worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-46 (2) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72128 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-270; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 32.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 4 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 66 |
| US-270 | 28 |
| US-167S | 22 |
| US-270W | 15 |
| US-167N | 14 |
| US-270E | 13 |
| Sh35N | 8 |
| Sh35 | 7 |
ZIP 72128 at a glance
| Population | 918 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,938 |
| Median home value | $103,896 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +27% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 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 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72128
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72128?
Grant County has had 254 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72128?
NHTSA data shows US-270 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72128 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72128?
The worst month is March: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72128?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72128 compared with Arkansas?
Grant County records 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72128?
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.