ZIP 72958 (Waldron, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72958: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Scott County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Scott County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72958 since 2015: US-71 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Scott County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72958 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
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 72958 at a glance
| Population | 6,948 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,221 |
| Median home value | $100,866 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72958
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72958?
Scott County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72958?
August has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72958?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72958 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72958?
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.