ZIP 72660 (Oak Grove, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72660: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Carroll County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 72660 is US-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-86 (1).
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 72660 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 4 |
| SR-86 | 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 72660 at a glance
| Population | 424 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $156,625 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 72660
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72660?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (101 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72660?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72660 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72660?
The worst month is March: 15.0% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72660?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72660 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72660?
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.