ZIP 72392 (Wheatley, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72392: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, St. Francis County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. Francis County at a glance: 8.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
St. Francis County has recorded 1,490 truck crashes since 2015, with 783 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
8.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72392 happened on I-40 (3) and SR-238 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 72392 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
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 72392 at a glance
| Population | 422 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,786 |
| Median home value | $181,710 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 130. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72392
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72392?
St. Francis County has had 1,490 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 783 people and killing 74.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72392?
Truck crashes in St. Francis County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72392?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72392 compared with Arkansas?
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 72392?
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.