ZIP 72472 (Trumann, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72472: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Poinsett 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 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Poinsett County compares with Arkansas
Poinsett County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Poinsett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Poinsett County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Poinsett County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Poinsett County at a glance: 1 in 312 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 324 crashes involving commercial trucks in Poinsett County since 2015: 155 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-555 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72472 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (1) and SR-214 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72472 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-555, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Poinsett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-555 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Poinsett County) |
|---|---|
| Sh14E | 40 |
| Sh1 | 32 |
| Sh14 | 27 |
| I-555N | 26 |
| I-555 | 26 |
| I-555S | 19 |
| US-63 | 19 |
| US-49 | 18 |
ZIP 72472 at a glance
| Population | 8,708 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,529 |
| Median home value | $104,007 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Poinsett 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 | 21 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +15% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 29 | +19% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72472
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72472?
Since 2015, 324 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Poinsett County (155 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72472?
NHTSA data shows I-555 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72472 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72472?
Truck crashes in Poinsett County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72472?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Poinsett County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72472 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Poinsett County has 126.8 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72472?
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.