ZIP 71653 (Lake Village, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71653: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Chicot County: 13.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Chicot County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71653 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71653 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chicot County.
- Check whether your routes use US-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chicot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 5 |
| US-82 | 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 71653 at a glance
| Population | 4,813 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,797 |
| Median home value | $165,610 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71653
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71653?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chicot County (92 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71653?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71653 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71653?
February has the most truck crashes in Chicot County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71653?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chicot County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71653 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 140.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chicot County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71653?
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.