ZIP 71748 (Ivan, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71748: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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
0 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Arkansas
Dallas County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Dallas County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Dallas County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71748 since 2015: SR-229 (1) and US-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71748 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-229 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 25 |
| Sh9 | 25 |
| Sh8 | 8 |
| US-167 | 8 |
| Sh229 | 6 |
| Sh48 | 6 |
| US-167N | 3 |
| Sh7N | 3 |
ZIP 71748 at a glance
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $142,813 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 9 | -12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71748
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71748?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (39 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71748?
The worst month is February: 16.8% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71748?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71748 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 154.1 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71748?
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.