ZIP 72175 (Wabbaseka, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72175: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
7 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Jefferson County compares with Arkansas
Jefferson County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jefferson County: 2.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 368 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72175 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72175 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-530 | 146 |
| US-65S | 63 |
| US-65 | 50 |
| US-270 | 24 |
| US-79 | 24 |
| US-65B | 22 |
| US-63 | 17 |
| Cst(Princeton Pike) | 13 |
ZIP 72175 at a glance
| Population | 396 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,167 |
| Median home value | $61,494 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 68 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | -42% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 48 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 58 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 72175
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72175?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (368 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72175?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72175?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72175 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 86.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72175?
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.