ZIP 71654 (McGehee, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71654: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Desha 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 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Desha County compares with Arkansas
Desha County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Desha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Desha County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Desha 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.
Desha County at a glance: 1 in 143 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Desha County. They injured 84 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (1.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71654 is US-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-4 (1) and Us- 165-03 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71654 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Desha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| Us- 165-03 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Desha County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 34 |
| Sh1 | 22 |
| US-65N | 21 |
| US-165 | 18 |
| US-65S | 12 |
| Sh4 | 6 |
| Sh4N | 5 |
| Cst(South 1St Street) | 2 |
ZIP 71654 at a glance
| Population | 4,216 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,645 |
| Median home value | $98,486 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Desha 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -3% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +21% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71654
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71654?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Desha County (84 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71654?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71654 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71654?
May has the most truck crashes in Desha County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71654?
Since 2015, Desha County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71654 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 126.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Desha County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71654?
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.