ZIP 71751 (Louann, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71751: 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 sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ouachita County: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ouachita County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 8 were 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% 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 71751 since 2015: SR-7 (3) and Cs-Mount Holly (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71751 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ouachita County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Ouachita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| Cs-Mount Holly | 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 71751 at a glance
| Population | 573 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $103,271 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71751
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71751?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Ouachita County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 109 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71751?
May has the most truck crashes in Ouachita County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71751?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ouachita County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71751 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ouachita County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71751?
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.