ZIP 72650 (Marshall, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72650: 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. It runs above Arkansas on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72650 since 2015: US-65 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Searcy County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72650 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 |
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 72650 at a glance
| Population | 4,741 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,295 |
| Median home value | $100,069 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 72650
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72650?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Searcy County (38 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72650?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Searcy County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72650?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Searcy County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72650 compare with Arkansas?
Searcy County records 116.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72650?
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.