ZIP 72573 (Sage, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72573: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Izard 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
1 of 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Izard County compares with Arkansas
Izard County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Izard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Izard County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Izard County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Izard County at a glance: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 60 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Izard County. They injured 23 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 72573 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72573 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Izard County.
- Morning starts matter: 38.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Izard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Izard County) |
|---|---|
| Sh56 | 8 |
| Sh69 | 5 |
| Sh56W | 5 |
| Cst(Lacrosse Road) | 5 |
| Sh9 | 4 |
| Sh58W | 3 |
| Sh177 | 3 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 2 |
ZIP 72573 at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $236,057 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Izard 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +5% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +39% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +58% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72573
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72573?
Since 2015, 60 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Izard County (23 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72573?
The worst month is May: 15.0% of truck crashes in Izard County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72573?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Izard County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72573 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 36.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Izard County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72573?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.