ZIP 72086 (Lonoke, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72086: 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 sits below Arkansas 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72086 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-89 (2), Cr- Mahoney Road (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72086 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| Cr- Mahoney Road | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
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 72086 at a glance
| Population | 11,718 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,743 |
| Median home value | $130,123 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72086
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72086?
Lonoke County has had 1,000 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 426 people and killing 50.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72086?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72086 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72086?
Truck crashes in Lonoke County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72086?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lonoke County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72086 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 111.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lonoke County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72086?
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.