ZIP 72176 (Ward, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72176: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lonoke 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
11 of 1,000 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lonoke County compares with Arkansas
Lonoke County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lonoke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lonoke County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lonoke County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lonoke County: 7.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lonoke County. They injured 426 people and killed 50.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72176 is US-67, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Cr- Mahoney Road (1), SR-38 (1) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72176 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lonoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 2 |
| Cr- Mahoney Road | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lonoke County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 514 |
| US-67 | 64 |
| I-40W | 52 |
| I-40E | 50 |
| Sh5 | 38 |
| Sh89 | 32 |
| Sh321 | 17 |
| US-165W | 16 |
ZIP 72176 at a glance
| Population | 8,678 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,840 |
| Median home value | $173,582 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lonoke 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 | 39 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 50 | +27% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 61 | +22% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 96 | +56% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72176
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72176?
Lonoke County has had 1,000 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 426 people and killing 50.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72176?
US-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72176 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72176?
Truck crashes in Lonoke County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72176?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Lonoke County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72176 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Lonoke County records 111.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72176?
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.