ZIP 72173 (Vilonia, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72173: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Faulkner 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
21 of 890 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Faulkner County compares with Arkansas
Faulkner County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Faulkner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Faulkner County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Faulkner County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Faulkner County: 1 in 46 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 890 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Faulkner County. They injured 372 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% 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 72173 happened on SR-5 (3), US-64 (3), CR-OTTO Rd (1), CR-TATESM (1) and Cr- Sayles Road (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (19% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72173 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Faulkner County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Faulkner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| CR-OTTO Rd | 1 |
| CR-TATESM | 1 |
| Cr- Sayles Road | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Faulkner County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 294 |
| US-64 | 114 |
| US-65 | 77 |
| US-64E | 44 |
| US-65N | 22 |
| Sh286 | 15 |
| Cst(South Broadview) | 14 |
| Cst(East Oak Street) | 14 |
ZIP 72173 at a glance
| Population | 9,990 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,600 |
| Median home value | $225,344 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Faulkner 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 | 32 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 46 | +44% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 66 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 81 | +22% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72173
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72173?
890 truck crashes have been reported in Faulkner County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 372 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72173?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Faulkner County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72173?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Faulkner County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72173 compare with Arkansas?
Faulkner County records 57.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72173?
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.