ZIP 72099 (Little Rock Air Force Base, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72099: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Arkansas
Pulaski County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Pulaski County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 72099 at a glance: 2.3× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 72099 (1.5 → 3.4).
Overview
Pulaski County has recorded 4,357 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,818 people injured and 73 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72099 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-67 (5), I-440 (3) and SR-321 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 100 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Their busiest month is August, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72099 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-67 | 5 |
| I-440 | 3 |
| SR-321 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| CR-TATESM | 1 |
| Cr- Mahoney Road | 1 |
| Cr- Sayles Road | 1 |
| Cs- Cypress Street | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 874 |
| I-40 | 771 |
| I-440 | 410 |
| Us67/167 | 214 |
| I-430 | 179 |
| I-530 | 135 |
| I-630 | 75 |
| US-70 | 67 |
ZIP 72099 at a glance
| Population | 629 |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 167 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 208 | +25% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 297 | +43% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 400 | +35% | 5.6 |
In the 1990s about 167 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 400. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72099
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72099?
4,357 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,818 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72099?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72099: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72099?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72099?
100 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72099 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Pulaski County records 93.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72099?
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.