ZIP 72801 (Russellville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pope 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
13 of 590 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pope County compares with Arkansas
Pope County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pope County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pope County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pope County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 72801 at a glance: I-40 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 72801.
Overview
Since 2015, 590 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pope County. They injured 189 people and killed 27.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72801 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (4), Mu-Bradleycoverd (1) and SR-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72801 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pope County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.3% 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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| Mu-Bradleycoverd | 1 |
| SR-331 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pope County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 111 |
| I-40E | 92 |
| I-40 | 71 |
| Sh7 | 41 |
| US-64 | 26 |
| Sh331 | 25 |
| Sh247 | 20 |
| Sh124 | 15 |
ZIP 72801 at a glance
| Population | 19,019 |
| Density | 917 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,830 |
| Median home value | $163,754 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pope 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 40 | +81% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 45 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 54 | +18% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72801?
Since 2015, 590 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pope County (189 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72801?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72801?
August has the most truck crashes in Pope County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72801 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 77.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pope County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72801?
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.