ZIP 72956 (Van Buren, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72956: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Crawford County is lower 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
Police reported 779 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 23 were killed.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72956 is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-64 (5), I-540 (2) and SR-255 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72956 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-64 | 5 |
| I-540 | 2 |
| SR-255 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| 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 72956 at a glance
| Population | 34,546 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,988 |
| Median home value | $180,569 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 72956
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72956?
Crawford County has had 779 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 316 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72956?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72956 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72956?
January has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72956?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72956 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 104.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72956?
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.