ZIP 72568 (Pleasant Plains, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72568: 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 |
Independence County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Independence County: 0.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Police reported 346 crashes involving commercial trucks in Independence County since 2015: 175 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72568 happened on US-167 (3) and SR-87 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72568 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Independence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 3 |
| SR-87 | 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 72568 at a glance
| Population | 2,110 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,143 |
| Median home value | $116,228 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 72568
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72568?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Independence County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 175 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72568?
June has the most truck crashes in Independence County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72568?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Independence County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72568 compare with Arkansas?
Independence County records 78.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72568?
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.