ZIP 72333 (Elaine, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72333: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Phillips 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 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Phillips County compares with Arkansas
Phillips County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phillips County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phillips County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Phillips County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Phillips County: 9.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phillips County. They injured 90 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 72333.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72333 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phillips County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter 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 Phillips 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 (Phillips County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 35 |
| Sh44 | 13 |
| Sh1 | 12 |
| I-49 | 8 |
| Sh20 | 6 |
| Sh85 | 5 |
| Sh242 | 4 |
| Sh318E | 3 |
ZIP 72333 at a glance
| Population | 311 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,719 |
| Median home value | $68,790 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phillips 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -17% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | +38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +36% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 72333
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72333?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Phillips County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72333?
Truck crashes in Phillips County peak in October, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72333?
Since 2015, Phillips County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72333 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 84.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Phillips County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72333?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.