ZIP 72840 (Hartman, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72840: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
10 of 396 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Arkansas
Johnson County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Johnson County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Johnson County at a glance: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 396 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72840 since 2015: I-40 (3), SR-109 (3), SR-164 (1) and US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72840 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-109 | 3 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 257 |
| US-64 | 21 |
| Sh109 | 15 |
| Cst(South Crawford Street) | 15 |
| Sh21 | 14 |
| Sh103 | 10 |
| I40(Rest Area) | 7 |
| Sh164 | 5 |
ZIP 72840 at a glance
| Population | 2,448 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,750 |
| Median home value | $89,429 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 21 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +36% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 36 | +39% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72840
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72840?
Since 2015, 396 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (157 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72840?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72840?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72840 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72840?
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.