ZIP 72948 (Natural Dam, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72948: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in 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
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 72948.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72948 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 72948 at a glance
| Population | 334 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,795 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72948
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72948?
Crawford County has had 779 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 316 people and killing 23.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72948?
January has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72948?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72948 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 104.1 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72948?
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.