ZIP 72935 (Dyer, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72935: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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
9 of 779 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Arkansas
Crawford County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Crawford County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Crawford County: 7.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 316 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72935 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-VINE Prarie Rd (1), US-64 (1) and Us-Highway 64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72935 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.6% 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| CR-VINE Prarie Rd | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
| Us-Highway 64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 277 |
| I-49 | 178 |
| US-64 | 55 |
| I-540 | 42 |
| Sh282 | 23 |
| Sh59 | 21 |
| US-71 | 13 |
| Sh59N | 9 |
ZIP 72935 at a glance
| Population | 521 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $175,185 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 59 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | -29% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 59 | +43% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 65 | +9% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 72935
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72935?
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (316 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72935?
I-40 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72935 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72935?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72935?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72935 compared with Arkansas?
Crawford County records 104.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72935?
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.