ZIP 71701 (Camden, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ouachita 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
3 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ouachita County compares with Arkansas
Ouachita County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ouachita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ouachita County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Ouachita County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ouachita County: 0.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Ouachita County has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-278 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71701 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Cs-Mount Holly (1), SR-24 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71701 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-278 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ouachita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 2 |
| Cs-Mount Holly | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ouachita County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 38 |
| Sh7 | 21 |
| US-278 | 16 |
| Sh9 | 13 |
| Sh376 | 11 |
| Sh24 | 10 |
| US-278W | 9 |
| US-79N | 9 |
ZIP 71701 at a glance
| Population | 16,847 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,110 |
| Median home value | $115,761 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ouachita 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +60% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +32% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 71701
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71701?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Ouachita County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 109 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71701?
NHTSA data shows US-278 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71701 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71701?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Ouachita County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ouachita County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71701 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ouachita County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71701?
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.