ZIP 72579 (Sulphur Rock, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72579: 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. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 72579: US-167 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 72579.
Overview
Police reported 346 crashes involving commercial trucks in Independence County since 2015: 175 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-167 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72579 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-25 (2), SR-69 (2) and SR-230 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72579 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-167; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-25 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| SR-230 | 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 72579 at a glance
| Population | 1,407 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,167 |
| Median home value | $447,600 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72579
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72579?
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 72579?
NHTSA data shows US-167 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72579 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72579?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72579?
Since 2015, Independence County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72579 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Independence County has 78.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72579?
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.