ZIP 72632 (Eureka Springs, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72632: 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 has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Carroll County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 72632 happened on SR-12 (1), SR-86 (1), US-62 (1) and US-64 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72632 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| 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 72632 at a glance
| Population | 5,169 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,354 |
| Median home value | $247,542 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 72632
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72632?
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 72632?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in March, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72632?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72632 compare with Arkansas?
Carroll County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 72632?
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.