ZIP 72851 (New Blaine, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72851: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Logan 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
1 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Arkansas
Logan County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Logan County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Logan County: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 45 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72851 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (1), SR-109 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72851 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| Sh23 | 13 |
| Sh10 | 12 |
| Sh22 | 11 |
| Sh23N | 8 |
| Sh22E | 7 |
| Sh197 | 6 |
| Sh10E | 5 |
| Sh109N | 3 |
ZIP 72851 at a glance
| Population | 829 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72851?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (45 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72851?
The worst month is August: 12.2% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72851?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72851 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72851?
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.