ZIP 71640 (Eudora, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71640: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chicot 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
2 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chicot County compares with Arkansas
Chicot County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chicot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chicot County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Chicot County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Chicot County: 13.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chicot County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71640 since 2015: US-65 (2) and SR-159 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71640 fleets
- Build extra time into February 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 Chicot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 2 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chicot County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 45 |
| US-65S | 18 |
| US-65N | 18 |
| US-82 | 13 |
| Sh159S | 9 |
| US-82E | 8 |
| US-165 | 6 |
| Sh65 | 5 |
ZIP 71640 at a glance
| Population | 2,265 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,461 |
| Median home value | $72,421 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chicot 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | +87% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | -31% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 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 71640
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71640?
Chicot County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71640?
February has the most truck crashes in Chicot County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71640?
Since 2015, Chicot County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71640 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Chicot County has 140.2 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71640?
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.