ZIP 72441 (McDougal, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72441: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
1 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Arkansas
Clay County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Clay County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Clay County at a glance: 16.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 68 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-62 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72441 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-135 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72441 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 50 |
| US-62 | 19 |
| Sh135 | 12 |
| Sh90 | 12 |
| Sh139 | 6 |
| US-49 | 6 |
| US-67N | 3 |
| Sh1 | 2 |
ZIP 72441 at a glance
| Population | 51 |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +34% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72441
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72441?
150 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 68 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72441?
US-62 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72441 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72441?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in September, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72441?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72441 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72441?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.