ZIP 72129 (Prattsville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72129: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Arkansas
Grant County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Grant County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Grant County: March 13.8% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-270 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72129 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-46 (2), US-167 (2) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72129 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-270; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 32.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 4 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 66 |
| US-270 | 28 |
| US-167S | 22 |
| US-270W | 15 |
| US-167N | 14 |
| US-270E | 13 |
| Sh35N | 8 |
| Sh35 | 7 |
ZIP 72129 at a glance
| Population | 1,506 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,326 |
| Median home value | $90,271 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +27% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72129
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72129?
Grant County has had 254 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72129?
NHTSA data shows US-270 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72129 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72129?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in March, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72129?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grant County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72129 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72129?
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.