ZIP 71631 (Banks, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71631: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bradley 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
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bradley County compares with Arkansas
Bradley County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradley County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 9.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Bradley County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Bradley County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Bradley County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71631 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bradley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71631 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Bradley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradley County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 15 |
| US-278 | 8 |
| Sh8 | 7 |
| Sh160E | 6 |
| US-278W | 6 |
| Sh160 | 4 |
| Sh189 | 4 |
| Sh275 | 4 |
ZIP 71631 at a glance
| Population | 313 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $18,722 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradley 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 | 9 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | -12% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71631
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71631?
Bradley County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71631?
November has the most truck crashes in Bradley County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bradley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71631 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bradley County has 68.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71631?
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.