ZIP 72332 (Edmondson, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72332: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crittenden 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
13 of 2,026 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crittenden County compares with Arkansas
Crittenden County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crittenden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 373.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Crittenden County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Crittenden County at a glance: 1 in 159 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,026 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crittenden County. They injured 856 people and killed 61.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72332 happened on I-40 (5), I-55 (5), Cs-Rainer Rd (1), I-00040 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72332 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-55 | 5 |
| Cs-Rainer Rd | 1 |
| I-00040 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crittenden County) |
|---|---|
| I-55N | 304 |
| I-55 | 283 |
| I-40E | 256 |
| I-55S | 252 |
| I-40W | 194 |
| I-40 | 177 |
| US-70 | 47 |
| US-64 | 36 |
ZIP 72332 at a glance
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 11% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crittenden 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 | 66 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 130 | +98% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 149 | +15% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 182 | +22% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 182 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72332
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72332?
2,026 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 856 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72332?
Truck crashes in Crittenden County peak in May, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72332?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Crittenden County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72332 compare with Arkansas?
Crittenden County records 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72332?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.