ZIP 72331 (Earle, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72331: 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 |
Crittenden County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72331 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-149 (2), SR-42 (2) and US-65 (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 72331 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| US-65 | 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 72331 at a glance
| Population | 2,316 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,848 |
| Median home value | $84,291 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 182 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72331
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72331?
2,026 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 856 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72331?
Truck crashes in Crittenden County peak in May, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72331?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Crittenden County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72331 compare with Arkansas?
Crittenden County records 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72331?
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.