ZIP 72719 (Centerton, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72719: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Arkansas
Benton County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Benton County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Benton County: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 1,562 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 556 people were injured and 39 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72719 is SR-72, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-49 (2), SR-102 (2) and US-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 38 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Their busiest month is April, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72719 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-72 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Benton County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 3 |
| I-49 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| CR-PETERSONRD | 1 |
| Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| I-549 | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 266 |
| US-71 | 89 |
| Sh59 | 82 |
| US-412 | 79 |
| Sh72 | 43 |
| Sh102 | 41 |
| US-62 | 41 |
| Sh264 | 39 |
ZIP 72719 at a glance
| Population | 19,701 |
| Density | 830 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,542 |
| Median home value | $316,065 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 46 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 84 | +83% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 115 | +38% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 136 | +18% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 136. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72719
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72719?
1,562 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 556 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72719?
NHTSA data shows SR-72 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72719 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72719?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72719?
Garbage trucks were involved in 38 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72719 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72719?
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.