ZIP 72450 (Paragould, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72450: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
13 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Arkansas
Greene County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Greene County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Greene County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 140 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-49 (4) and SR-412 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72450 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-412; 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
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 6 |
| US-49 | 4 |
| SR-412 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 44 |
| US-49 | 27 |
| I-49 | 15 |
| US-412W | 14 |
| Sh135N | 13 |
| Cst(West Kingshighway) | 13 |
| US-49N | 11 |
| Sh135 | 10 |
ZIP 72450 at a glance
| Population | 40,807 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,725 |
| Median home value | $172,074 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +38% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | +26% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72450
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72450?
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (140 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72450?
Since 2015, US-412 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72450: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72450?
July has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72450?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72450 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72450?
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.