ZIP 72227 (Little Rock, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72227: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 72227 at a glance: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72227: 9 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 72227 is I-30, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (4), I-430 (2) and I-440 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 100 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
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 72227 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 9 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| I-430 | 2 |
| I-440 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| Cs- Cypress Street | 1 |
| Cs-Buckeye | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-338 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 72227 at a glance
| Population | 11,284 |
| Density | 1,158 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,879 |
| Median home value | $271,319 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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. 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 72227
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72227?
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 72227?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72227 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72227?
The worst month is March: 9.5% of truck crashes in Pulaski County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72227?
Garbage trucks were involved in 100 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72227 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
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 72227?
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.