ZIP 72354 (Lepanto, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72354: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Poinsett 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
1 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Poinsett County compares with Arkansas
Poinsett County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Poinsett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Poinsett County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Poinsett County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Poinsett County: 1 in 312 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 324 crashes involving commercial trucks in Poinsett County since 2015: 155 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-135 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come I-555 (1), SR-118 (1) and SR-140 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72354 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-135 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Poinsett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 2 |
| I-555 | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Poinsett County) |
|---|---|
| Sh14E | 40 |
| Sh1 | 32 |
| Sh14 | 27 |
| I-555N | 26 |
| I-555 | 26 |
| I-555S | 19 |
| US-63 | 19 |
| US-49 | 18 |
ZIP 72354 at a glance
| Population | 2,403 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,472 |
| Median home value | $75,389 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Poinsett 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 | 21 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +15% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 29 | +19% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72354
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72354?
324 truck crashes have been reported in Poinsett County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 155 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72354?
SR-135 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72354 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72354?
June has the most truck crashes in Poinsett County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72354?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Poinsett County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72354 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Poinsett County records 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72354?
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.