ZIP 72013 (Bee Branch, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72013: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Buren 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 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Buren County compares with Arkansas
Van Buren County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Van Buren County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Van Buren County at a glance: 1 in 167 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Van Buren County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-92 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72013 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 37 |
| US-65N | 29 |
| US-65S | 22 |
| Sh92 | 11 |
| Sh16 | 8 |
| Sh92E | 6 |
| Sh9E | 5 |
| Sh124 | 4 |
ZIP 72013 at a glance
| Population | 1,573 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,500 |
| Median home value | $130,799 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +81% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 20 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | -27% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72013
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72013?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 76 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72013?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72013 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72013?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Van Buren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72013?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72013 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 94.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Buren County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72013?
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.