ZIP 72852 (Oark, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72852: 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 |
Johnson County has lower values than Arkansas for 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.
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 396 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 13 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72852 happened on SR-21 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72852 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-21 | 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 72852 at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,241 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. 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 72852
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72852?
Since 2015, 396 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (157 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72852?
January has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72852?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72852 compare 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 72852?
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.