ZIP 72157 (Springfield, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72157: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Conway 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
5 of 490 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Conway County compares with Arkansas
Conway County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Conway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Conway County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Conway County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 72157: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72157: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 490 crashes involving commercial trucks in Conway County since 2015: 197 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72157 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-92 (2) and SR-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72157 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Conway County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Conway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Conway County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 286 |
| Sh9 | 70 |
| US-64 | 23 |
| Sh95 | 21 |
| Sh92 | 14 |
| Sh124 | 7 |
| Sh113 | 5 |
| I-40W | 4 |
ZIP 72157 at a glance
| Population | 1,483 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,931 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Conway 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +31% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 40 | +72% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | +4% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72157
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72157?
Since 2015, 490 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Conway County (197 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72157?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72157: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72157?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Conway County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72157?
Since 2015, Conway County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72157 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 201.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Conway County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72157?
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.