ZIP 72327 (Crawfordsville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72327: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crittenden 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
13 of 2,026 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crittenden County compares with Arkansas
Crittenden County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crittenden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 373.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Crittenden County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Crittenden County at a glance: 1 in 159 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,026 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crittenden County. They injured 856 people and killed 61.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-40 (2), SR-42 (2) and I-00040 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72327 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| I-00040 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crittenden County) |
|---|---|
| I-55N | 304 |
| I-55 | 283 |
| I-40E | 256 |
| I-55S | 252 |
| I-40W | 194 |
| I-40 | 177 |
| US-70 | 47 |
| US-64 | 36 |
ZIP 72327 at a glance
| Population | 1,297 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,750 |
| Median home value | $130,875 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crittenden 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 | 66 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 130 | +98% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 149 | +15% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 182 | +22% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 182. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72327
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72327?
Crittenden County has had 2,026 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 856 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72327?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72327: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72327?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Crittenden County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72327?
Since 2015, Crittenden County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72327 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crittenden County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72327?
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.