ZIP 72206 (Little Rock, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72206: 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 |
Pulaski County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 72206: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72206: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 1,818 people were injured and 73 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-530 (5), I-440 (3) and US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
100 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72206 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.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- 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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 8 |
| I-530 | 5 |
| I-440 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-PRATT Road | 1 |
| Cr- Pratt Road | 1 |
| Cs- Frazier Pike | 1 |
| Cs-Birdwood Dr | 1 |
| Cs-Buckeye | 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 72206 at a glance
| Population | 22,667 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,132 |
| Median home value | $140,836 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 167 to 400. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 72206
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72206?
4,357 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 1,818 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72206?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72206: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72206?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in March, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72206?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 100 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72206 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 93.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72206?
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.