ZIP 72569 (Poughkeepsie, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72569: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sharp 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
3 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sharp County compares with Arkansas
Sharp County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sharp County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sharp County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Sharp County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Sharp County: November worst month: 11.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 164 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sharp County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72569 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-115 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72569 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sharp County.
- 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 Sharp County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sharp County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 63 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| US-167 | 15 |
| Sh230 | 10 |
| Sh115 | 8 |
| Sh175 | 4 |
| Sh62 | 3 |
| Sh167 | 3 |
ZIP 72569 at a glance
| Population | 279 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,365 |
| Median home value | $197,197 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sharp 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -32% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +40% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +55% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72569
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72569?
164 truck crashes have been reported in Sharp County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 59 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72569?
The worst month is November: 11.6% of truck crashes in Sharp County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72569?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sharp County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72569 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sharp County has 75.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72569?
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.