ZIP 72341 (Haynes, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72341: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
0 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Arkansas
Lee County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 32% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Lee County at a glance: 11.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 62 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 6–7 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72341 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-79 (2), I-40 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72341 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 2 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| US-79N | 11 |
| US-79W | 8 |
| Sh1 | 7 |
| US-79 | 7 |
| Sh1N | 5 |
| Sh78 | 4 |
| Sh121 | 3 |
| Sh243 | 2 |
ZIP 72341 at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,278 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +18% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +18% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +31% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72341
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72341?
62 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72341?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in September, with 17.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72341?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72341 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 68.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72341?
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.