ZIP 72016 (Bigelow, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Perry County compares with Arkansas
Perry County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Perry County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher winter months (nov–mar).
Perry County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 28 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72016 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72016 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Sh7 | 15 |
| Sh10W | 11 |
| Sh9 | 11 |
| Sh10 | 8 |
| Sh7S | 7 |
| Sh113N | 6 |
| Sh60E | 4 |
| Sh9S | 3 |
ZIP 72016 at a glance
| Population | 2,727 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,280 |
| Median home value | $175,167 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 5 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +26% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +16% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72016
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72016?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 28 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72016?
December has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72016?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Perry County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72016 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Perry County records 68.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72016?
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.