ZIP 72082 (Kensett, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72082: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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
6 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Arkansas
White County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
White County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 72082 at a glance: US-67 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72082 since 2015.
Overview
White County has recorded 620 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Cs-W Booth Rd (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-323 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72082 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- With 4.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 5 |
| Cs-W Booth Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-323 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Us67/167 | 185 |
| US-67 | 39 |
| Sh36 | 37 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| Sh5 | 20 |
| US-64E | 18 |
| Sh16 | 15 |
ZIP 72082 at a glance
| Population | 1,956 |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,638 |
| Median home value | $84,608 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +53% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 60 | +15% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72082
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72082?
620 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 282 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72082?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72082 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72082?
August has the most truck crashes in White County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72082?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72082 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
White County records 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72082?
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.