ZIP 72401 (Jonesboro, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Craighead 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Craighead County compares with Arkansas
Craighead County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Craighead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Craighead County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Craighead County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Craighead County: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Craighead County has recorded 979 truck crashes since 2015, with 456 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72401 is SR-18, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-49 (6), I-555 (3) and CR-NESTLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72401 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Craighead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 8 |
| US-49 | 6 |
| I-555 | 3 |
| CR-NESTLE Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Kathleen St | 1 |
| I-00555 | 1 |
| Nestle Rd | 1 |
| SR-463 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Craighead County) |
|---|---|
| Sh18 | 94 |
| I-555 | 67 |
| US-49 | 44 |
| US-63 | 42 |
| US-63N | 34 |
| Sh226 | 31 |
| I-49 | 30 |
| Cst(Red Wolf Boulevard) | 24 |
ZIP 72401 at a glance
| Population | 42,602 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,329 |
| Median home value | $192,902 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Craighead 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 | 43 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 42 | -4% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 65 | +56% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 88 | +35% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 43 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72401
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72401?
Since 2015, 979 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craighead County (456 injured, 41 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72401?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72401: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72401?
Truck crashes in Craighead County peak in June, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72401?
Since 2015, Craighead County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72401 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Craighead County has 71.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72401?
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.