ZIP 72531 (Elizabeth, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72531: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
6 of 167 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Arkansas
Fulton County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Fulton County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fulton County: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.9%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72531 since 2015: CR-TRACYFERRYRD (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72531 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-TRACYFERRYRD | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-63S | 58 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| US-62W | 20 |
| US-63 | 18 |
| US-62E | 17 |
| Sh395N | 4 |
| Sh9N | 4 |
| Sh289 | 3 |
ZIP 72531 at a glance
| Population | 870 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,397 |
| Median home value | $145,815 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -32% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +33% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 72531
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72531?
Since 2015, 167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (84 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72531?
May has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72531?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72531 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 113.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72531?
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.