ZIP 72372 (Palestine, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72372: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Francis 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 1,490 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francis County compares with Arkansas
St. Francis County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 589.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 6.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Francis County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Francis County: 8.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 1,490 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Francis County since 2015: 783 people were injured and 74 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72372 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72372 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francis County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 8.4% 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
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 St. Francis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francis County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 526 |
| I-40E | 470 |
| I-40 | 306 |
| Sh1 | 26 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| US-70E | 13 |
| Cst(North Washington) | 8 |
| Sh149 | 6 |
ZIP 72372 at a glance
| Population | 1,604 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,611 |
| Median home value | $100,870 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francis 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 | 32 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 65 | +105% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 117 | +79% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 130 | +11% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 130. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72372
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72372?
1,490 truck crashes have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 783 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72372?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72372 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72372?
March has the most truck crashes in St. Francis County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72372?
Since 2015, St. Francis County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72372 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 589.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Francis County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72372?
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.