ZIP 72821 (Altus, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
4 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Arkansas
Franklin County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Arkansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Franklin County: 6.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 354 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.1% 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 72821 is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-164 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72821 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 86 |
| I-40 | 76 |
| Sh23 | 49 |
| I-40E | 48 |
| Sh23N | 29 |
| US-64 | 7 |
| Cst(North 18Th Street) | 6 |
| Sh22 | 3 |
ZIP 72821 at a glance
| Population | 1,972 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,083 |
| Median home value | $93,995 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 15 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +90% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 29 | +8% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72821
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72821?
354 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 112 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72821?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72821 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72821?
January has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72821?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72821 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 169.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72821?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.