ZIP 72011 (Bauxite, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saline 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Arkansas
Saline County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Saline County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: after dark.
The headline for ZIP 72011: I-30 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72011 since 2015.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 1,350 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.4% 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 72011 is I-30, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-167 (2), CR-CHICOT Rd (1) and CR-HOGUERD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72011 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 8 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-HOGUERD | 1 |
| CR-WSARDISRD | 1 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 921 |
| Sh5 | 37 |
| US-70 | 30 |
| I-530 | 20 |
| US-167 | 18 |
| Sh35 | 16 |
| Cst(Alcoa Road) | 13 |
| Sh183 | 13 |
ZIP 72011 at a glance
| Population | 4,648 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,446 |
| Median home value | $206,650 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 49 | +47% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | +62% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 132 | +66% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 132. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72011
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72011?
Saline County has had 1,350 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 636 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72011?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72011: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72011?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72011?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saline County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72011 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Saline County records 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72011?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.