ZIP 72624 (Compton, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72624: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton 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
0 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Arkansas
Newton County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Newton County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Newton County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 35.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72624 since 2015: SR-43 (2), US-412 (2) and SR-21 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Newton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72624 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-412 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| Sh7 | 36 |
| Sh21 | 31 |
| Sh43 | 15 |
| US-65 | 13 |
| Sh7N | 7 |
| Sh123 | 5 |
| Cst(South Stone Street) | 2 |
| Sh74W | 2 |
ZIP 72624 at a glance
| Population | 272 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,442 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72624?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 52 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72624?
The worst month is May: 14.5% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72624?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72624 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 138.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72624?
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.