ZIP 72022 (Bryant, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72022: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 72022: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72022: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,350 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saline County. They injured 636 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72022 is I-30, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-5 (2), CR-CHICOT Rd (1) and CR-HOGUERD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72022 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Saline County.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-HOGUERD | 1 |
| CR-SPRINGHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-WSARDISRD | 1 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
| SR-338 | 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 72022 at a glance
| Population | 18,808 |
| Density | 534 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,920 |
| Median home value | $208,297 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72022
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72022?
Saline County has had 1,350 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 636 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72022?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72022 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72022?
July has the most truck crashes in Saline County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72022?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saline County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72022 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saline County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72022?
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.