ZIP 72619 (Bull Shoals, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72619: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
4 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Arkansas
Marion County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Marion County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Marion County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 36 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72619 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-62 (2) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72619 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-62W | 19 |
| US-62 | 14 |
| US-62E | 13 |
| Sh14 | 6 |
| Sh202 | 3 |
| Sh14S | 3 |
| Sh125 | 3 |
| Sh125S | 2 |
ZIP 72619 at a glance
| Population | 1,675 |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,042 |
| Median home value | $148,754 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72619
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72619?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (36 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72619?
The worst month is November: 14.1% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72619?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72619 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72619?
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.