ZIP 72615 (Bergman, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72615: 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 has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 72615: US-65 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 72615.
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 106 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72615 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
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72615 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 72615 at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,000 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72615
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72615?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Boone County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72615?
US-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72615 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72615?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in August, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72615?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72615 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72615?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.