ZIP 72350 (Joiner, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72350: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mississippi 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
8 of 993 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mississippi County compares with Arkansas
Mississippi County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mississippi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mississippi County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 223.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mississippi County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Mississippi County at a glance: 8.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 993 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mississippi County. They injured 510 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72350 is I-55, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-118 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72350 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mississippi County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.0% 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
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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mississippi County) |
|---|---|
| I-55S | 208 |
| I-55N | 178 |
| I-55 | 172 |
| US-61 | 49 |
| Sh18 | 48 |
| US-61S | 19 |
| Sh140 | 18 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 15 |
ZIP 72350 at a glance
| Population | 988 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,580 |
| Median home value | $78,797 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mississippi 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | -4% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 63 | +49% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 94 | +48% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72350
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72350?
993 truck crashes have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 510 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72350?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72350 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72350?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Mississippi County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72350?
Since 2015, Mississippi County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72350 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mississippi County has 223.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72350?
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.