ZIP 72404 (Jonesboro, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72404: 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 has lower values than Arkansas for 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).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-18 (2), SR-91 (2) and I-00555 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72404 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Craighead County.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Craighead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| I-00555 | 1 |
| I-555 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-463 | 1 |
| US-49 | 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 72404 at a glance
| Population | 29,968 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,269 |
| Median home value | $250,412 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 72404
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72404?
979 truck crashes have been reported in Craighead County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 456 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72404?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72404: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72404?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Craighead County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72404?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Craighead County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72404 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 71.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Craighead County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72404?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.