ZIP 71663 (Portland, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71663: 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 runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Chicot County: 13.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chicot County. They injured 92 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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 71663 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-165 (1) and 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 71663 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chicot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 3 |
| US-165 | 1 |
| 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 71663 at a glance
| Population | 571 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,150 |
| Median home value | $63,897 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 71663
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71663?
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 71663?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71663 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71663?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Chicot County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71663?
Since 2015, Chicot County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71663 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Chicot County has 140.2 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71663?
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.