ZIP 72682 (Valley Springs, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72682: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Marion County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Marion County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.1%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (1.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72682 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-62 (2) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72682 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| US-65 | 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 72682 at a glance
| Population | 226 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,038 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72682
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72682?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 36 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72682?
The worst month is November: 14.1% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72682?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72682 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Marion County records 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72682?
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.