ZIP 71745 (Harrell, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71745: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Arkansas
Calhoun County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Calhoun County sits below Arkansas on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Calhoun County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71745 since 2015: SR-274 (1) and US-167 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71745 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-274 | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 17 |
| US-167N | 13 |
| US-167S | 7 |
| Sh274 | 5 |
| Sh203 | 4 |
| US-278W | 4 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| US-278E | 3 |
ZIP 71745 at a glance
| Population | 147 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,987 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +7% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71745
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71745?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71745?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in June, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71745?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71745 compared with Arkansas?
Calhoun County records 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71745?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.