ZIP 72774 (West Fork, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72774: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: 5.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Washington County has recorded 1,542 truck crashes since 2015, with 576 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72774 since 2015: I-49 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (21% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72774 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 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 72774 at a glance
| Population | 7,082 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,316 |
| Median home value | $215,710 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 133. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 72774
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72774?
1,542 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 576 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72774?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72774?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72774 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72774?
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.