ZIP 72087 (Lonsdale, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72087: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saline 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Arkansas
Saline County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Saline County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher after dark.
ZIP 72087 at a glance: US-70 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72087 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,350 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saline County since 2015: 636 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72087 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-30 (3), SR-5 (1) and Sr- 70-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72087 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Saline County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 4 |
| I-30 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| Sr- 70-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 921 |
| Sh5 | 37 |
| US-70 | 30 |
| I-530 | 20 |
| US-167 | 18 |
| Sh35 | 16 |
| Cst(Alcoa Road) | 13 |
| Sh183 | 13 |
ZIP 72087 at a glance
| Population | 1,732 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,346 |
| Median home value | $166,969 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 49 | +47% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | +62% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 132 | +66% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 132 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72087
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72087?
Since 2015, 1,350 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saline County (636 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72087?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72087 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72087?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72087?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Saline County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72087 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Saline County has 87.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72087?
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.