ZIP 72601 (Harrison, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Arkansas
Boone County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Boone County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 72601: US-65 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72601 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 106 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72601 is US-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-62 (3), Cs-Industrial Park Rd (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72601 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 4 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| Cs-Industrial Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 63 |
| US-62 | 47 |
| US-65S | 25 |
| US-65N | 17 |
| Sh7 | 12 |
| US-62E | 8 |
| Sh14 | 6 |
| Cst(Airport Road) | 4 |
ZIP 72601 at a glance
| Population | 31,370 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,353 |
| Median home value | $196,802 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72601
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72601?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (106 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72601?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72601 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72601?
The worst month is August: 12.2% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72601?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72601 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 56.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72601?
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.