ZIP 71770 (Waldo, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71770: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
5 of 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Arkansas
Columbia County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Columbia County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Columbia County: 1 in 40 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 208 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
0.5% 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 71770 since 2015: US-82 (2), US-371 (1) and US-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71770 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 2 |
| US-371 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 39 |
| US-82E | 15 |
| Sh98 | 15 |
| US-82W | 14 |
| US-79 | 14 |
| US-371 | 14 |
| US-79S | 11 |
| US-79N | 5 |
ZIP 71770 at a glance
| Population | 3,307 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,569 |
| Median home value | $89,948 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +0% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +52% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | -9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 71770
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71770?
Since 2015, 208 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (100 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71770?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71770?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71770 compare with Arkansas?
Columbia County records 81.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71770?
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.