ZIP 72209 (Little Rock, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72209: 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 has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 72209: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72209: 12 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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 72209 is I-30, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-40 (2), 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%).
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 72209 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 12 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| I-430 | 2 |
| I-440 | 2 |
| I-530 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-PRATT Road | 1 |
| Cr- Pratt Road | 1 |
| Cs- Cypress Street | 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 72209 at a glance
| Population | 31,607 |
| Density | 668 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,231 |
| Median home value | $99,346 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72209
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72209?
Since 2015, 4,357 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pulaski County (1,818 injured, 73 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72209?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72209: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72209?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72209?
100 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72209 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Pulaski County records 93.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72209?
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.