ZIP 72434 (Imboden, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
0 of 284 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Arkansas
Randolph County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Randolph County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Randolph County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 284 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randolph County since 2015: 176 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
2.3% 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 72434 is US-63, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-117 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randolph County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72434 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-67N | 67 |
| US-67S | 62 |
| US-67 | 53 |
| US-62 | 13 |
| Sh90W | 9 |
| Sh115 | 8 |
| Sh90 | 7 |
| US-62W | 7 |
ZIP 72434 at a glance
| Population | 1,880 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,734 |
| Median home value | $109,296 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | +133% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 27 | +83% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 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 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72434?
Since 2015, 284 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randolph County (176 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72434?
US-63 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72434 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72434?
The worst month is April: 11.3% of truck crashes in Randolph County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72434?
Since 2015, Randolph County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72434 compare with Arkansas?
Randolph County records 124.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72434?
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.