ZIP 72471 (Swifton, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72471: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Jackson County is lower on 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
Jackson County has recorded 259 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 34.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72471 since 2015: US-67 (2), CR-STAR Mountain Rd (1) and SR-367 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72471 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 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 Jackson 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 |
| SR-367 | 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 72471 at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,313 |
| Median home value | $76,192 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 72471
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72471?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (139 injured, 23 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72471?
The worst month is September: 12.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72471?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72471 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 127.0 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72471?
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.