ZIP 71646 (Hamburg, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71646: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashley 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
4 of 209 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ashley County compares with Arkansas
Ashley County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashley County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 11.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Ashley County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Ashley County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 209 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ashley County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71646 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71646 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ashley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ashley County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 34 |
| Sh133 | 20 |
| US-425S | 13 |
| US-425 | 13 |
| US-425N | 9 |
| Sh8 | 8 |
| US-82W | 8 |
| Sh133N | 7 |
ZIP 71646 at a glance
| Population | 6,563 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,823 |
| Median home value | $89,169 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashley 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 | 23 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 25 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 17 | -19% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 17 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71646
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71646?
209 truck crashes have been reported in Ashley County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 93 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71646?
The worst month is September: 14.4% of truck crashes in Ashley County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71646?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Ashley County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71646 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Ashley County records 103.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71646?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.