ZIP 72631 (Eureka Springs, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72631: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
10 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Arkansas
Carroll County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Carroll County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Carroll County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72631 happened on SR-86 (2), US-62 (1) and US-64 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72631 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 40 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| US-62W | 18 |
| Sh21S | 13 |
| US-62E | 11 |
| Sh103S | 8 |
| Sh21 | 8 |
| Sh21N | 8 |
ZIP 72631 at a glance
| Population | 4,361 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,678 |
| Median home value | $259,922 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +28% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | -2% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72631
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72631?
Carroll County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72631?
The worst month is March: 15.0% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72631 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 61.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72631?
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.