ZIP 72015 (Benton, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72015: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Saline County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher after dark.
ZIP 72015 at a glance: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72015: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Saline County has recorded 1,350 truck crashes since 2015, with 636 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
I-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72015 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-00030 (1), SR-35 (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72015 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 72015 at a glance
| Population | 28,712 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,107 |
| Median home value | $179,231 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 132 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72015
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72015?
Since 2015, 1,350 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (636 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72015?
I-30 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72015 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72015?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72015?
Since 2015, Saline County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72015 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Saline County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72015?
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.