ZIP 72764 (Springdale, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72764: 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 |
Washington County has lower values than Arkansas for 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
Police reported 1,542 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 576 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
I-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72764 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-412 (4), US-71 (4) and SR-45 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (21%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72764 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 | 4 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Oakhilldr | 1 |
| Doubletree St. | 1 |
| US-71B | 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 72764 at a glance
| Population | 58,719 |
| Density | 343 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,898 |
| Median home value | $249,848 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 133 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 72764
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72764?
Washington County has had 1,542 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 576 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72764?
I-49 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72764 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72764?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72764?
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 72764 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72764?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.