ZIP 72072 (Humnoke, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72072: 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 |
Lonoke County has lower values than Arkansas for 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.
What stands out in Lonoke County: 7.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lonoke County. They injured 426 people and killed 50.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72072 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-165 (2).
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 72072 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lonoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 2 |
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 72072 at a glance
| Population | 260 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,818 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 96. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72072
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72072?
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lonoke County (426 injured, 50 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72072?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Lonoke County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Lonoke County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72072 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 72072?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.