ZIP 71764 (Stephens, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71764: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Ouachita County is lower on 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).
Ouachita County at a glance: 0.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Ouachita County has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 71764.
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 71764 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% 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
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 71764 at a glance
| Population | 1,688 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,308 |
| Median home value | $63,507 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. 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 71764
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71764?
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ouachita County (109 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71764?
May has the most truck crashes in Ouachita County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71764?
Since 2015, Ouachita County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71764 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ouachita County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71764?
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.