ZIP 72036 (Cotton Plant, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Woodruff 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 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woodruff County compares with Arkansas
Woodruff County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woodruff County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woodruff County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Woodruff County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Woodruff County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Woodruff County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72036 happened on I-40 (3) and SR-38 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Woodruff County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72036 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Woodruff County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Woodruff County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woodruff County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 22 |
| US-49 | 11 |
| US-64E | 11 |
| Sh17 | 6 |
| Sh33 | 4 |
| Sh38 | 4 |
| US-38 | 2 |
| Cr(Woodruff 626) | 1 |
ZIP 72036 at a glance
| Population | 598 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $13,264 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woodruff 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +49% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -1% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72036
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72036?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Woodruff County (27 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72036?
The worst month is September: 16.9% of truck crashes in Woodruff County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72036?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Woodruff County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72036 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 101.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Woodruff County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72036?
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.