ZIP 72395 (Wilson, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72395: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mississippi 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
8 of 993 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mississippi County compares with Arkansas
Mississippi County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mississippi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mississippi County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 223.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mississippi County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Mississippi County at a glance: 8.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 993 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mississippi County since 2015: 510 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72395 is I-55, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72395 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.0% 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
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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mississippi County) |
|---|---|
| I-55S | 208 |
| I-55N | 178 |
| I-55 | 172 |
| US-61 | 49 |
| Sh18 | 48 |
| US-61S | 19 |
| Sh140 | 18 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 15 |
ZIP 72395 at a glance
| Population | 1,058 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,507 |
| Median home value | $150,119 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mississippi 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | -4% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 63 | +49% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 94 | +48% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72395
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72395?
993 truck crashes have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 510 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72395?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72395 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72395?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Mississippi County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72395?
Since 2015, Mississippi County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72395 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mississippi County has 223.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72395?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.