ZIP 72353 (Lambrook, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72353: 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 |
Phillips County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Phillips County: 9.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Phillips County has recorded 140 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 72353 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72353 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 72353 at a glance
| Population | 47 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 72353
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72353?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Phillips County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72353?
October has the most truck crashes in Phillips County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72353?
Since 2015, Phillips County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72353 compared with Arkansas?
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 72353?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.