ZIP 72916 (Fort Smith, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72916: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sebastian 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
19 of 629 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sebastian County compares with Arkansas
Sebastian County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sebastian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Sebastian County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share.
Sebastian County at a glance: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 629 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sebastian County since 2015: 257 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72916 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-255 (2), US-71 (2) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72916 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sebastian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 4 |
| SR-255 | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sebastian County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 67 |
| Sh22 | 29 |
| I-540E | 27 |
| US-71S | 25 |
| I-540W | 23 |
| Cst(Phoenix Avenue) | 22 |
| Sh255 | 22 |
| I-540 | 21 |
ZIP 72916 at a glance
| Population | 11,711 |
| Density | 120 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,983 |
| Median home value | $272,342 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sebastian 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 | 30 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 47 | +57% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 49 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 61 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72916
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72916?
Since 2015, 629 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sebastian County (257 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72916?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72916: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72916?
August has the most truck crashes in Sebastian County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72916?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sebastian County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72916 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sebastian County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72916?
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.