ZIP 72845 (Knoxville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72845: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 35 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.8%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 396 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% 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 72845 is SR-109, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72845 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-109, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-109 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
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 72845 at a glance
| Population | 1,063 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,462 |
| Median home value | $109,456 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72845
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72845?
Since 2015, 396 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (157 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72845?
NHTSA data shows SR-109 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72845 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72845?
January has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72845?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72845 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 122.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72845?
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.