ZIP 72843 (Hector, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72843: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Pope County at a glance: 1 in 46 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 590 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pope County. They injured 189 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72843 since 2015.
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 72843 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pope County.
- With 4.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 72843 at a glance
| Population | 1,984 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,805 |
| Median home value | $123,092 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 72843
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72843?
Since 2015, 590 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pope County (189 injured, 27 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72843?
Truck crashes in Pope County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72843?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72843 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Pope County records 77.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72843?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.