ZIP 72390 (West Helena, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72390: 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 |
Phillips County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phillips County. They injured 90 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
US-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72390 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-242 (1), SR-318 (1) and US-49N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72390 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Phillips County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 3 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
| US-49N | 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 72390 at a glance
| Population | 6,577 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,294 |
| Median home value | $68,926 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72390
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72390?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Phillips County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72390?
US-49 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72390 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72390?
Truck crashes in Phillips County peak in October, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72390?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Phillips County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72390 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 72390?
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.