ZIP 72555 (Marcella, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72555: 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 |
Stone County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Stone County: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stone County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72555 since 2015: CR-REDCUTRD (1). No single road stands out.
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 72555 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stone County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-REDCUTRD | 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 72555 at a glance
| Population | 256 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,143 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 72555
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72555?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stone County (41 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72555?
Truck crashes in Stone County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72555?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stone County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72555 compared with Arkansas?
Stone County records 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72555?
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.