ZIP 72326 (Colt, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72326: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Francis 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
4 of 1,490 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francis County compares with Arkansas
St. Francis County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 589.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 6.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Francis County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in St. Francis County: 8.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,490 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Francis County. They injured 783 people and killed 74.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72326 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francis County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Francis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francis County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 526 |
| I-40E | 470 |
| I-40 | 306 |
| Sh1 | 26 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| US-70E | 13 |
| Cst(North Washington) | 8 |
| Sh149 | 6 |
ZIP 72326 at a glance
| Population | 1,929 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,728 |
| Median home value | $99,925 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francis 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 | 32 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 65 | +105% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 117 | +79% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 130 | +11% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 130. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72326
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72326?
1,490 truck crashes have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 783 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72326?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72326: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72326?
Truck crashes in St. Francis County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72326?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72326 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
St. Francis County records 589.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72326?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.