ZIP 72773 (Wesley, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72773: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
3 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Arkansas
Madison County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Madison County at a glance: 0.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 56 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72773 happened on CR-412 (1), CR-ELKRDG (1), CR-MADISON5340RD (1), SR-74 (1) and US-412 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72773 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-412 | 1 |
| CR-ELKRDG | 1 |
| CR-MADISON5340RD | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| US-412 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 64 |
| Sh23 | 33 |
| Sh12 | 11 |
| Sh74 | 10 |
| Sh16 | 8 |
| Sh295 | 6 |
| Sh45 | 6 |
| US-412B | 5 |
ZIP 72773 at a glance
| Population | 1,381 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,044 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | -16% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +23% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72773
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72773?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 56 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72773?
September has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72773?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72773 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72773?
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.