ZIP 72823 (Atkins, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72823: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pope 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
13 of 590 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pope County compares with Arkansas
Pope County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pope County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pope County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pope County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 72823 at a glance: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72823: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Pope County has recorded 590 truck crashes since 2015, with 189 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
4.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72823 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I- 40-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72823 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| I- 40-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pope County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 111 |
| I-40E | 92 |
| I-40 | 71 |
| Sh7 | 41 |
| US-64 | 26 |
| Sh331 | 25 |
| Sh247 | 20 |
| Sh124 | 15 |
ZIP 72823 at a glance
| Population | 6,023 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,107 |
| Median home value | $141,569 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pope 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 40 | +81% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 45 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 54 | +18% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72823
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72823?
590 truck crashes have been reported in Pope County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 189 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72823?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72823: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72823?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Pope County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72823?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72823 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pope County has 77.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72823?
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.