ZIP 72937 (Hackett, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72937: 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 |
Sebastian County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sebastian County: 1 in 33 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.0%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 629 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sebastian County. They injured 257 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% 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 72937 is US-71, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-112 (2) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72937 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sebastian County.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Sebastian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
| SR-112 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 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 72937 at a glance
| Population | 4,075 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,590 |
| Median home value | $156,461 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72937
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72937?
Since 2015, 629 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sebastian County (257 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72937?
Since 2015, US-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72937: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72937?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Sebastian County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72937?
Since 2015, Sebastian County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72937 compare with Arkansas?
Sebastian County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72937?
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.