ZIP 72136 (Romance, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72136: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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
6 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Arkansas
White County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
White County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in White County: 1 in 116 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 620 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72136 happened on SR-5 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72136 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Us67/167 | 185 |
| US-67 | 39 |
| Sh36 | 37 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| Sh5 | 20 |
| US-64E | 18 |
| Sh16 | 15 |
ZIP 72136 at a glance
| Population | 3,209 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,328 |
| Median home value | $231,723 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +53% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 60 | +15% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72136
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72136?
White County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72136?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72136?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72136 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72136?
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.