ZIP 72384 (Turrell, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72384: 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 runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Crittenden County at a glance: 1 in 159 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Crittenden County has recorded 2,026 truck crashes since 2015, with 856 people injured and 61 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-555 (1), SR-118 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72384 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crittenden County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 5 |
| I-555 | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 72384 at a glance
| Population | 695 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $87,690 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 72384
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72384?
2,026 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 856 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72384?
I-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72384 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72384?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Crittenden County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72384?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Crittenden County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72384 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Crittenden County records 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72384?
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.