ZIP 72364 (Marion, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72364: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Crittenden County: 1 in 159 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Crittenden County has recorded 2,026 truck crashes since 2015, with 856 people injured and 61 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72364 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-40 (11), US-51 (4) and Channel Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72364 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 17 |
| I-40 | 11 |
| US-51 | 4 |
| Channel Ave | 1 |
| Cs-Rainer Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Southland Drive | 1 |
| I-00040 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
| US-65 | 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 72364 at a glance
| Population | 16,034 |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,462 |
| Median home value | $206,782 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 182. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 72364
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72364?
2,026 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 856 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72364?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72364 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72364?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Crittenden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72364?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Crittenden County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72364 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crittenden County has 373.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72364?
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.