ZIP 72453 (Peach Orchard, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72453: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Arkansas
Clay County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Clay County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Clay County: 16.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Clay County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-135 (2) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72453 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 5 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 50 |
| US-62 | 19 |
| Sh135 | 12 |
| Sh90 | 12 |
| Sh139 | 6 |
| US-49 | 6 |
| US-67N | 3 |
| Sh1 | 2 |
ZIP 72453 at a glance
| Population | 175 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $118,956 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +34% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 72453
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72453?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (68 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72453?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72453 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72453?
September has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72453?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clay County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72453 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72453?
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.