ZIP 72132 (Redfield, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72132: 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
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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Jefferson County is lower 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 ZIP 72132: I-530 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72132: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 368 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-530 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-365 (1) and US-270 (1).
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 72132 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-530; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-530 | 3 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| US-270 | 1 |
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 72132 at a glance
| Population | 3,640 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,071 |
| Median home value | $143,083 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72132
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72132?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 368 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72132?
NHTSA data shows I-530 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72132 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72132?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72132?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72132 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72132?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.