ZIP 72479 (Weiner, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72479: 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 has lower values than Arkansas for 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Poinsett County has recorded 324 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
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.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72479 since 2015: SR-14 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72479 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Poinsett County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
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 72479 at a glance
| Population | 1,152 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,853 |
| Median home value | $92,585 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72479
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72479?
Poinsett County has had 324 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72479?
Truck crashes in Poinsett County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72479?
Since 2015, Poinsett County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72479 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
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 72479?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.