ZIP 71820 (Alleene, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Little River 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 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Little River County compares with Arkansas
Little River County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Little River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Little River County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Little River County sits below Arkansas on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Little River County: May 18.0% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Little River County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71820 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71820 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% 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
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 Little River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Little River County) |
|---|---|
| Sh32 | 15 |
| US-71S | 13 |
| Sh41N | 11 |
| US-71 | 9 |
| Sh108 | 8 |
| Sh234 | 8 |
| Sh41 | 7 |
| Cst(North Constitution Avenue) | 6 |
ZIP 71820 at a glance
| Population | 149 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Little River 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +6% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | +33% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71820
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71820?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Little River County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 68 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71820?
The worst month is May: 18.0% of truck crashes in Little River County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71820?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Little River County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71820 compared with Arkansas?
Little River County records 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71820?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.