ZIP 72802 (Russellville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72802: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 72802 at a glance: I-40 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72802 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 590 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pope County since 2015: 189 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72802 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-7 (2), Mu-Bradleycoverd (1) and SR-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72802 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.3% 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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 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 72802 at a glance
| Population | 23,283 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,110 |
| Median home value | $199,693 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72802
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72802?
Since 2015, 590 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pope County (189 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72802?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72802: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72802?
Truck crashes in Pope County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72802?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pope County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72802 compare 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 72802?
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.