ZIP 72740 (Huntsville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72740: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72740 happened on US-412 (4); no road leads clearly.
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 72740 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 4 |
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 72740 at a glance
| Population | 10,179 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,250 |
| Median home value | $194,286 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72740
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72740?
Madison County has had 168 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72740?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in September, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72740?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72740 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72740?
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.