ZIP 72926 (Boles, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72926: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
0 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Arkansas
Scott County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Scott County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Scott County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72926 since 2015: US-71 (2) and SR-88 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Scott County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72926 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 2 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 37 |
| US-71N | 24 |
| US-71S | 22 |
| Sh80E | 8 |
| Sh28E | 6 |
| Sh80W | 3 |
| Sh80 | 3 |
| Sh28W | 3 |
ZIP 72926 at a glance
| Population | 587 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,578 |
| Median home value | $175,322 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -36% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +13% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 72926
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72926?
Scott County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72926?
The worst month is August: 13.8% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72926?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72926 compared with Arkansas?
Scott County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72926?
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.