ZIP 72476 (Walnut Ridge, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72476: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
1 of 292 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Arkansas
Lawrence County against Arkansas and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Lawrence County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 263 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 292 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72476 is US-63, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-412 (5) and US-67 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72476 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Look at alternatives to US-63 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 9 |
| US-412 | 5 |
| US-67 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 107 |
| US-67 | 32 |
| Sh25 | 20 |
| Sh117 | 11 |
| US-412 | 10 |
| Sh115 | 8 |
| US-63E | 7 |
| US-63W | 7 |
ZIP 72476 at a glance
| Population | 7,334 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,181 |
| Median home value | $100,201 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 14 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +22% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +58% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72476
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72476?
Since 2015, 292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (142 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72476?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72476 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72476?
July has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72476?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lawrence County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72476 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 161.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72476?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.