ZIP 72029 (Clarendon, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Arkansas
Monroe County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 507.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Monroe County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monroe County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 394 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 181 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72029 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-49 (1), US-79 (1) and Us- 79-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72029 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
| Us- 79-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 109 |
| I-40 | 104 |
| I-40E | 86 |
| US-79 | 20 |
| US-49 | 18 |
| Sh17 | 14 |
| Sh1 | 8 |
| Cst-North Main Street | 4 |
ZIP 72029 at a glance
| Population | 1,918 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,515 |
| Median home value | $66,636 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +4% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 35 | +63% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 37 | +7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72029
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72029?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 181 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72029?
July has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72029?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72029 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 507.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72029?
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.