ZIP 72533 (Fifty Six, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stone 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
2 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stone County compares with Arkansas
Stone County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stone County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Stone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Stone County: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stone County. They injured 41 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72533 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72533 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stone County) |
|---|---|
| Sh5 | 18 |
| Sh14 | 16 |
| Sh9 | 9 |
| Sh66 | 8 |
| Sh263 | 4 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 2 |
| Cst(West Main Street) | 2 |
| Sh58 | 2 |
ZIP 72533 at a glance
| Population | 334 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,583 |
| Median home value | $186,400 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stone 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | +70% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72533
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72533?
Stone County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 41 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72533?
Truck crashes in Stone County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72533?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Stone County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72533 compare with Arkansas?
Stone County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72533?
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.