ZIP 72762 (Springdale, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72762: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher 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
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
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72762 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-412 (4), US-71 (3) and Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd (1).
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 72762 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 5 |
| US-412 | 4 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Oakhilldr | 1 |
| Doubletree St. | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-71B | 1 |
| Us- 412-02 | 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 72762 at a glance
| Population | 46,092 |
| Density | 306 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,228 |
| Median home value | $305,002 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 72762
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72762?
Washington County has had 1,542 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 576 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72762?
I-49 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72762 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72762?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72762?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72762 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72762?
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.