ZIP 71677 (Winchester, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71677: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Drew 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
6 of 177 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Drew County compares with Arkansas
Drew County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Drew County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Drew County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Drew County has lower values than Arkansas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Drew County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 177 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Drew County. They injured 100 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-138 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71677 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Drew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 3 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Drew County) |
|---|---|
| US-425 | 18 |
| US-425N | 18 |
| US-425S | 18 |
| US-278 | 14 |
| US-278E | 11 |
| US-65 | 11 |
| Sh35E | 9 |
| US-278W | 7 |
ZIP 71677 at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,333 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Drew 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +70% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | +2% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71677
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71677?
Drew County has had 177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71677?
Since 2015, US-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71677: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71677?
August has the most truck crashes in Drew County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71677?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Drew County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71677 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 87.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Drew County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71677?
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.