ZIP 72170 (Ulm, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72170: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prairie 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
4 of 593 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prairie County compares with Arkansas
Prairie County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prairie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prairie County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 639.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Prairie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Prairie County at a glance: 11.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 593 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prairie County since 2015: 285 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72170 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-165 (1), US-63 (1), US-79 (1) and Us- 79-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72170 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 11.5% 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 Prairie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
| Us- 79-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prairie County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 162 |
| I-40W | 161 |
| I-40E | 157 |
| Sh11N | 17 |
| US-63S | 13 |
| US-63 | 11 |
| US-70 | 9 |
| I40(Rest Area) | 7 |
ZIP 72170 at a glance
| Population | 174 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,438 |
| Median home value | $79,250 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prairie 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 66 | +112% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 55 | -17% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72170
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72170?
593 truck crashes have been reported in Prairie County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 285 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72170?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Prairie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72170?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Prairie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72170 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Prairie County records 639.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72170?
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.