ZIP 72433 (Hoxie, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72433: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
1 of 292 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Arkansas
Lawrence County against Arkansas and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Lawrence County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 263 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 292 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 142 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 32.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-67 (5), US-412 (3) and SR-117 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72433 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2015 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 7 |
| US-67 | 5 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 107 |
| US-67 | 32 |
| Sh25 | 20 |
| Sh117 | 11 |
| US-412 | 10 |
| Sh115 | 8 |
| US-63E | 7 |
| US-63W | 7 |
ZIP 72433 at a glance
| Population | 2,723 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,473 |
| Median home value | $88,815 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 14 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +22% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +58% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72433
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72433?
Since 2015, 292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (142 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72433?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72433 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72433?
The worst month is July: 12.0% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72433?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72433 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 161.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72433?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.