ZIP 72374 (Poplar Grove, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72374: 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
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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Phillips County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Phillips County at a glance: 9.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Phillips County has recorded 140 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-1 (2) and SR-318 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72374 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Phillips County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
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 72374 at a glance
| Population | 562 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 72374
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72374?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Phillips County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72374?
US-49 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72374 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72374?
Truck crashes in Phillips County peak in October, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72374?
Since 2015, Phillips County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72374 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Phillips County records 84.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72374?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.