ZIP 72365 (Marked Tree, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72365: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Poinsett County is lower 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
Poinsett County has recorded 324 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-555 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72365 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-135 (2) and SR-118 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72365 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Poinsett County.
- Check whether your routes use I-555, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-555 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-118 | 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 72365 at a glance
| Population | 2,618 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,344 |
| Median home value | $84,736 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72365
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72365?
324 truck crashes have been reported in Poinsett County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 155 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72365?
I-555 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72365 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72365?
Truck crashes in Poinsett County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72365?
Since 2015, Poinsett County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72365 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Poinsett County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72365?
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.