ZIP 72730 (Farmington, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Arkansas
Washington County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Washington County at a glance: 5.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Police reported 1,542 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 576 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72730 since 2015: I-49 (1), SR-16 (1) and SR-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Their busiest month is July, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72730 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 399 |
| US-412 | 143 |
| Cst(West Sunset Avenue) | 72 |
| I-49S | 44 |
| US-71 | 41 |
| Cst(East Robinson Avenue) | 38 |
| I-49N | 37 |
| US-62 | 30 |
ZIP 72730 at a glance
| Population | 11,570 |
| Density | 215 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,731 |
| Median home value | $310,051 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 58 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 109 | +38% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 133 | +22% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 133. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 72730
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72730?
1,542 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 576 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72730?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72730?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72730 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72730?
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.