ZIP 72727 (Elkins, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72727: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Arkansas
Madison County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Madison County: 0.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72727 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-ELKRDG (1), CR-MADISON5340RD (1) and SR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72727 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% 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
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-ELKRDG | 1 |
| CR-MADISON5340RD | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 64 |
| Sh23 | 33 |
| Sh12 | 11 |
| Sh74 | 10 |
| Sh16 | 8 |
| Sh295 | 6 |
| Sh45 | 6 |
| US-412B | 5 |
ZIP 72727 at a glance
| Population | 6,703 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,402 |
| Median home value | $213,862 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | -16% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +23% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72727
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72727?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (56 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72727?
September has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72727?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72727 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72727?
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.