ZIP 72578 (Sturkie, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72578: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
6 of 167 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Arkansas
Fulton County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Fulton County has lower values than Arkansas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Fulton County at a glance: 1 in 26 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.9%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 167 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72578 happened on US-62 (2), SR-9 (1) and Us- 62-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72578 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Us- 62-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-63S | 58 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| US-62W | 20 |
| US-63 | 18 |
| US-62E | 17 |
| Sh395N | 4 |
| Sh9N | 4 |
| Sh289 | 3 |
ZIP 72578 at a glance
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | -32% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +33% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72578
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72578?
Fulton County has had 167 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72578?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in May, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72578?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72578 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 113.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72578?
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.