ZIP 72411 (Bay, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72411: 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. Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 979 crashes involving commercial trucks in Craighead County since 2015: 456 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
SR-18 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72411 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-555 (3), US-49 (2) and CR-NESTLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72411 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 7 |
| I-555 | 3 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| CR-NESTLE Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Kathleen St | 1 |
| I-00555 | 1 |
| Nestle Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
| SR-463 | 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 72411 at a glance
| Population | 2,997 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,625 |
| Median home value | $108,633 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72411
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72411?
Since 2015, 979 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craighead County (456 injured, 41 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72411?
NHTSA data shows SR-18 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72411 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72411?
June has the most truck crashes in Craighead County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72411?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Craighead County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72411 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Craighead County has 71.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72411?
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.