ZIP 72769 (Summers, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72769: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 1,542 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 576 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-16 (2), CR-E670 (1) and US-412 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Their busiest month is July, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72769 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| CR-E670 | 1 |
| US-412 | 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 72769 at a glance
| Population | 907 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,754 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 72769
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72769?
1,542 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 576 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72769?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72769 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72769?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72769?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72769 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 72769?
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.