ZIP 72004 (Altheimer, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
7 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Jefferson County compares with Arkansas
Jefferson County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jefferson County: 2.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 368 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 72004.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72004 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson 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 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-530 | 146 |
| US-65S | 63 |
| US-65 | 50 |
| US-270 | 24 |
| US-79 | 24 |
| US-65B | 22 |
| US-63 | 17 |
| Cst(Princeton Pike) | 13 |
ZIP 72004 at a glance
| Population | 661 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,783 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 68 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | -42% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 48 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 58 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 58. 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 72004
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72004?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 368 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72004?
February has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72004?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72004 compare with Arkansas?
Jefferson County records 86.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72004?
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.