ZIP 72340 (Goodwin, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Francis 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
4 of 1,490 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francis County compares with Arkansas
St. Francis County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 589.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 6.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Francis County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Francis County: 8.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,490 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Francis County. They injured 783 people and killed 74.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72340 is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-238 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72340 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francis County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.4% 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
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 St. Francis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francis County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 526 |
| I-40E | 470 |
| I-40 | 306 |
| Sh1 | 26 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| US-70E | 13 |
| Cst(North Washington) | 8 |
| Sh149 | 6 |
ZIP 72340 at a glance
| Population | 43 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,750 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francis 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 | 32 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 65 | +105% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 117 | +79% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 130 | +11% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 130. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72340?
1,490 truck crashes have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 783 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72340?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72340 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72340?
Truck crashes in St. Francis County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72340?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72340 compared with Arkansas?
St. Francis County records 589.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72340?
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.