ZIP 72414 (Black Oak, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72414: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Craighead County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Craighead County at a glance: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (27 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 979 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Craighead County. They injured 456 people and killed 41.
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.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72414 since 2015: SR-18 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72414 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Craighead County.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 4 |
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 72414 at a glance
| Population | 227 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,833 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 72414
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72414?
979 truck crashes have been reported in Craighead County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 456 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72414?
Truck crashes in Craighead County peak in June, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72414?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Craighead County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72414 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Craighead County records 71.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72414?
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.