ZIP 72396 (Wynne, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72396: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cross 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
3 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cross County compares with Arkansas
Cross County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cross County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 8.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Cross County sits below Arkansas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cross County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cross County. They injured 119 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72396 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (2) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72396 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cross County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 66 |
| Sh1 | 33 |
| US-49 | 10 |
| Cst(North Falls Boulevard) | 9 |
| Sh42 | 7 |
| US-64E | 5 |
| US-64W | 3 |
| Sh75 | 3 |
ZIP 72396 at a glance
| Population | 12,766 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,938 |
| Median home value | $139,970 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cross 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +69% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72396
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72396?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cross County (119 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72396?
Truck crashes in Cross County peak in September, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72396?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Cross County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72396 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cross County has 90.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72396?
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.