ZIP 71651 (Jersey, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71651: 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. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Bradley County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bradley County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71651 since 2015: SR-275 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bradley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71651 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradley County.
- 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 Bradley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-275 | 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 71651 at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,393 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 71651
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71651?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bradley County (36 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71651?
Truck crashes in Bradley County peak in November, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71651?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bradley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71651 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bradley County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71651?
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.