ZIP 72645 (Leslie, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72645: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Searcy 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 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Searcy County compares with Arkansas
Searcy County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Searcy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Searcy County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Searcy County has lower values than Arkansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Searcy County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Searcy County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72645 is US-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Searcy County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72645 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-65; 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Searcy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 4 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Searcy County) |
|---|---|
| US-65N | 32 |
| US-65 | 29 |
| US-65S | 20 |
| Sh66 | 5 |
| Cst(Walnut Street) | 4 |
| Sh27 | 4 |
| Sh27N | 2 |
| Cst(Baker Road) | 1 |
ZIP 72645 at a glance
| Population | 1,306 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,516 |
| Median home value | $119,535 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Searcy 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | -26% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 9 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +0% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72645
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72645?
107 truck crashes have been reported in Searcy County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 38 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72645?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72645 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72645?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Searcy County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72645?
Since 2015, Searcy County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72645 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 116.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Searcy County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72645?
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.