ZIP 72421 (Cash, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72421: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Craighead County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72421 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-67 (2) and CR-STAR Mountain 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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72421 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Craighead County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 2 |
| CR-STAR Mountain Rd | 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 72421 at a glance
| Population | 618 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,310 |
| Median home value | $91,650 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 88 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72421
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72421?
Since 2015, 979 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craighead County (456 injured, 41 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72421?
June has the most truck crashes in Craighead County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72421?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Craighead County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72421 compare with Arkansas?
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 72421?
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.