ZIP 72473 (Tuckerman, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72473: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jackson County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72473 is US-67, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-STAR Mountain Rd (1), SR-367 (1) and SR-384 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72473 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| SR-384 | 1 |
| Sr- 367-21 | 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 72473 at a glance
| Population | 1,852 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,266 |
| Median home value | $99,700 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 23 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72473
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72473?
Since 2015, 259 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (139 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72473?
US-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72473 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72473?
The worst month is September: 12.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72473?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72473 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 72473?
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.