ZIP 72745 (Lowell, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72745: 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).
The headline for Benton County: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 1,562 truck crashes since 2015, with 556 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-71 (5), US-412 (4) and Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
38 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72745 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 7 |
| US-71 | 5 |
| US-412 | 4 |
| Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Oakhilldr | 1 |
| Doubletree St. | 1 |
| SR-102 | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| US-71B | 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 72745 at a glance
| Population | 15,447 |
| Density | 187 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,207 |
| Median home value | $273,758 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72745
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72745?
Since 2015, 1,562 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (556 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72745?
I-49 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72745 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72745?
August has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72745?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 38 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72745 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72745?
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.