ZIP 72776 (Witter, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72776: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
3 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Arkansas
Madison County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Madison County: 0.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72776 since 2015: SR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72776 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 64 |
| Sh23 | 33 |
| Sh12 | 11 |
| Sh74 | 10 |
| Sh16 | 8 |
| Sh295 | 6 |
| Sh45 | 6 |
| US-412B | 5 |
ZIP 72776 at a glance
| Population | 520 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,607 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | -16% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +23% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72776
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72776?
Madison County has had 168 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72776?
September has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72776?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72776 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72776?
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.