ZIP 72104 (Malvern, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hot Spring 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 774 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hot Spring County compares with Arkansas
Hot Spring County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hot Spring County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 91% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hot Spring County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hot Spring County at a glance: 10.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 774 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hot Spring County since 2015: 449 people were injured and 81 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72104 is I-30, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-270 (3) and I-00030 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72104 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Spring County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Hot Spring County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 15 |
| US-270 | 3 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hot Spring County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 549 |
| US-270 | 33 |
| US-67 | 25 |
| Sh9 | 16 |
| I30(Rest Area) | 14 |
| Sh7 | 12 |
| Sh84 | 10 |
| Cst(Martin Luther King Boulevard) | 9 |
ZIP 72104 at a glance
| Population | 23,624 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,774 |
| Median home value | $133,156 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hot Spring 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 | 29 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | -5% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 52 | +91% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 74 | +42% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72104
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72104?
Since 2015, 774 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hot Spring County (449 injured, 81 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72104?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72104: 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72104?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Hot Spring County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72104?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hot Spring County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72104 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hot Spring County has 201.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72104?
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.