ZIP 72736 (Gravette, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72736: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Benton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Benton County: 1 in 41 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,562 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 556 people and killed 39.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
SR-72 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72736 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-PETERSONRD (1), SR-102 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72736 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-72, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 3 |
| CR-PETERSONRD | 1 |
| SR-102 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
| US-72 | 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 72736 at a glance
| Population | 7,886 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,209 |
| Median home value | $262,371 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 72736
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72736?
Benton County has had 1,562 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 556 people and killing 39.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72736?
Since 2015, SR-72 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72736: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72736?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72736?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 38 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72736 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72736?
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.