ZIP 71644 (Grady, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
1 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Arkansas
Lincoln County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lincoln County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 16.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 74 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 41 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71644 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-425 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71644 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- With 4.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-425 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 16 |
| US-425 | 12 |
| I-530 | 10 |
| Sh11 | 7 |
| Sh530 | 7 |
| US-425N | 3 |
| Sh114W | 3 |
| Sh114 | 3 |
ZIP 71644 at a glance
| Population | 462 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,113 |
| Median home value | $115,753 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | -48% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71644
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71644?
Since 2015, 74 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (41 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71644?
The worst month is October: 16.2% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71644?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71644 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 48.0 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71644?
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.