ZIP 72517 (Brockwell, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72517: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Izard 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 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Izard County compares with Arkansas
Izard County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Izard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Izard County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Izard County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Izard County: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 60 crashes involving commercial trucks in Izard County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72517 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72517 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 38.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Izard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Izard County) |
|---|---|
| Sh56 | 8 |
| Sh69 | 5 |
| Sh56W | 5 |
| Cst(Lacrosse Road) | 5 |
| Sh9 | 4 |
| Sh58W | 3 |
| Sh177 | 3 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 2 |
ZIP 72517 at a glance
| Population | 86 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,446 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Izard 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +5% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +39% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +58% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72517
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72517?
Izard County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72517?
May has the most truck crashes in Izard County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72517?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Izard County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72517 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Izard County has 36.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72517?
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.