ZIP 72431 (Grubbs, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72431: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 of 259 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Arkansas
Jackson County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jackson County at a glance: 9.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 259 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72431 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-STAR Mountain Rd (1), SR-14 (1), SR-367 (1), SR-384 (1) and Sr- 367-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72431 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-STAR Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 1 |
| SR-384 | 1 |
| Sr- 367-21 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 64 |
| US-67N | 35 |
| Sh14 | 20 |
| Sh367 | 17 |
| Sh37 | 12 |
| Sh226E | 10 |
| Sh17 | 8 |
| Sh14E | 7 |
ZIP 72431 at a glance
| Population | 431 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -11% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | +31% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72431
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72431?
Jackson County has had 259 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 23.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72431?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in September, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72431?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72431 compared with Arkansas?
Jackson County records 127.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72431?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.