ZIP 72827 (Bluffton, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yell 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 189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Yell County compares with Arkansas
Yell County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yell County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Yell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Yell County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 189 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yell County. They injured 69 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 50.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72827 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72827 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yell County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Yell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yell County) |
|---|---|
| Sh27 | 26 |
| Sh7 | 25 |
| Sh7N | 24 |
| Sh27N | 19 |
| Sh80 | 16 |
| Sh10 | 10 |
| Sh22 | 6 |
| Sh10W | 6 |
ZIP 72827 at a glance
| Population | 78 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,021 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yell 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +30% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | -10% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72827?
189 truck crashes have been reported in Yell County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 69 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72827?
Truck crashes in Yell County peak in November, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72827?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Yell County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72827 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Yell County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72827?
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.