ZIP 72204 (Little Rock, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72204: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Arkansas
Pulaski County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Pulaski County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 72204: I-30 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72204 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,357 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pulaski County. They injured 1,818 people and killed 73.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72204 is I-30, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-40 (3), I-430 (2) and I-440 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
100 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72204 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| I-40 | 3 |
| I-430 | 2 |
| I-440 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-PRATT Road | 1 |
| Cr- Pratt Road | 1 |
| Cs- Cypress Street | 1 |
| Cs- Frazier Pike | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 874 |
| I-40 | 771 |
| I-440 | 410 |
| Us67/167 | 214 |
| I-430 | 179 |
| I-530 | 135 |
| I-630 | 75 |
| US-70 | 67 |
ZIP 72204 at a glance
| Population | 30,525 |
| Density | 777 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,882 |
| Median home value | $124,964 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 167 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 208 | +25% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 297 | +43% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 400 | +35% | 5.6 |
In the 1990s about 167 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 400. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72204
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72204?
Pulaski County has had 4,357 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,818 people and killing 73.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72204?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72204: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72204?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72204?
Garbage trucks were involved in 100 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72204 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 93.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72204?
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.