ZIP 72080 (Jerusalem, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72080: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Buren 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
1 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Buren County compares with Arkansas
Van Buren County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Van Buren County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Van Buren County at a glance: 1 in 167 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Van Buren County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72080 happened on SR-287 (1) and SR-95 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72080 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 37 |
| US-65N | 29 |
| US-65S | 22 |
| Sh92 | 11 |
| Sh16 | 8 |
| Sh92E | 6 |
| Sh9E | 5 |
| Sh124 | 4 |
ZIP 72080 at a glance
| Population | 558 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,583 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +81% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 20 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | -27% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 72080
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72080?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72080?
January has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72080?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72080 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 94.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72080?
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.