ZIP 71749 (Junction City, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71749: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
15 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Arkansas
Union County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Union 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: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Union County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 364 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 213 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: US-167 (1), US-63 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71749 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-167 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 86 |
| US-167 | 54 |
| Sh7 | 45 |
| Sh15 | 13 |
| Sh129 | 9 |
| Cst(West Hillsboro Street) | 7 |
| US-167N | 7 |
| Cst(Oakland Road) | 6 |
ZIP 71749 at a glance
| Population | 2,787 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,188 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 31 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | -4% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 29 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 29 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71749
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71749?
Union County has had 364 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71749?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71749 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71749?
October has the most truck crashes in Union County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71749?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71749 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Union County records 84.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71749?
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.