ZIP 72358 (Luxora, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72358: 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 has lower values than Arkansas for 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.
The headline for Mississippi County: 8.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Mississippi County has recorded 993 truck crashes since 2015, with 510 people injured and 37 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72358 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Cs- S Franklin Street (1), SR-18 (1) and SR-239 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72358 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| Cs- S Franklin Street | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-239 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
| Us- 61-03 | 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 72358 at a glance
| Population | 1,338 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,841 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72358
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72358?
Since 2015, 993 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mississippi County (510 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72358?
I-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72358 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72358?
March has the most truck crashes in Mississippi County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72358?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Mississippi County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72358 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 223.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mississippi County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72358?
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.