ZIP 72749 (Morrow, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72749: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 5.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,542 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 576 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72749 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is July, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72749 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.2% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 72749 at a glance
| Population | 296 |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72749
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72749?
Washington County has had 1,542 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 576 people and killing 22.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72749?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72749?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72749 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 72749?
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.