ZIP 72562 (Newark, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72562: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Independence 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
5 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Independence County compares with Arkansas
Independence County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Independence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Independence County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Independence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 72562: SR-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72562 since 2015.
Overview
Independence County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72562 is SR-69, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (1), SR-367 (1) and Sr- 367-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72562 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Independence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 1 |
| Sr- 367-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Independence County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 63 |
| Cst(Batesville Boulevard) | 35 |
| Sh69 | 25 |
| Sh25 | 25 |
| Cst(Harrison Street) | 20 |
| Cst(North St Louis Street) | 13 |
| Cst(Heber Springs Road) | 11 |
| Cst(White Drive) | 10 |
ZIP 72562 at a glance
| Population | 2,913 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,156 |
| Median home value | $142,772 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Independence 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +56% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | -0% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72562
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72562?
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Independence County (175 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72562?
SR-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72562 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72562?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72562?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Independence County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72562 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 78.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Independence County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72562?
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.