ZIP 71801 (Hope, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hempstead 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
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hempstead County compares with Arkansas
Hempstead County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hempstead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hempstead County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 291.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Hempstead County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 71801: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71801: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hempstead County. They injured 287 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-67 (3), SR-29 (2) and US-278 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71801 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hempstead County.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hempstead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 9 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hempstead County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 393 |
| US-278 | 30 |
| US-67 | 27 |
| Sh29 | 14 |
| US-371 | 14 |
| US-67W | 14 |
| Sh355 | 11 |
| Sh32W | 10 |
ZIP 71801 at a glance
| Population | 14,883 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,345 |
| Median home value | $109,700 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hempstead 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 | 33 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +0% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | +40% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 59 | +26% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71801?
Hempstead County has had 660 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71801?
I-30 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71801 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71801?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hempstead County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71801?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hempstead County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71801 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hempstead County has 291.2 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71801?
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.