ZIP 72034 (Conway, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Faulkner 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
21 of 890 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Faulkner County compares with Arkansas
Faulkner County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Faulkner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Faulkner County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Faulkner County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 72034 at a glance: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72034: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 890 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Faulkner County. They injured 372 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72034 is I-40, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-65 (2) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (19% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72034 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Faulkner County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Faulkner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 12 |
| US-65 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Faulkner County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 294 |
| US-64 | 114 |
| US-65 | 77 |
| US-64E | 44 |
| US-65N | 22 |
| Sh286 | 15 |
| Cst(South Broadview) | 14 |
| Cst(East Oak Street) | 14 |
ZIP 72034 at a glance
| Population | 50,285 |
| Density | 405 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,635 |
| Median home value | $275,787 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Faulkner 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 | 32 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 46 | +44% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 66 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 81 | +22% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72034?
Faulkner County has had 890 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 372 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72034?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72034 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72034?
January has the most truck crashes in Faulkner County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Faulkner County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72034 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 57.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Faulkner County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72034?
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.