ZIP 72046 (England, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lonoke 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
11 of 1,000 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lonoke County compares with Arkansas
Lonoke County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lonoke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lonoke County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Lonoke County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lonoke County: 7.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lonoke County. They injured 426 people and killed 50.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72046 happened on US-165 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72046 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lonoke County.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lonoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lonoke County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 514 |
| US-67 | 64 |
| I-40W | 52 |
| I-40E | 50 |
| Sh5 | 38 |
| Sh89 | 32 |
| Sh321 | 17 |
| US-165W | 16 |
ZIP 72046 at a glance
| Population | 3,876 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,685 |
| Median home value | $113,769 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lonoke 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 | 39 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 50 | +27% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 61 | +22% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 96 | +56% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72046
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72046?
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lonoke County (426 injured, 50 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72046?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Lonoke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72046?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Lonoke County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72046 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lonoke County has 111.0 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72046?
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.