ZIP 72947 (Mulberry, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72947: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
4 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Arkansas
Franklin County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Franklin County sits below Arkansas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Franklin County: 6.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 354 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
6.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72947 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-VINE Prarie Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72947 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 6.1% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| CR-VINE Prarie Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 86 |
| I-40 | 76 |
| Sh23 | 49 |
| I-40E | 48 |
| Sh23N | 29 |
| US-64 | 7 |
| Cst(North 18Th Street) | 6 |
| Sh22 | 3 |
ZIP 72947 at a glance
| Population | 4,493 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,640 |
| Median home value | $160,700 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +90% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 29 | +8% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72947
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72947?
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (112 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72947?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72947 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72947?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72947?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72947 compare with Arkansas?
Franklin County records 169.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72947?
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.