ZIP 72178 (West Point, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72178: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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
6 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Arkansas
White County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
White County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 72178 at a glance: US-67 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 72178.
Overview
White County has recorded 620 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72178 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Cs-W Booth Rd (1), SR-323 (1) and SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72178 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| Cs-W Booth Rd | 1 |
| SR-323 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Us67/167 | 185 |
| US-67 | 39 |
| Sh36 | 37 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| Sh5 | 20 |
| US-64E | 18 |
| Sh16 | 15 |
ZIP 72178 at a glance
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +53% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 60 | +15% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72178
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72178?
620 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 282 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72178?
US-67 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72178 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72178?
Truck crashes in White County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72178?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72178 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72178?
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.