ZIP 71826 (Bradley, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71826: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette 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
1 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lafayette County compares with Arkansas
Lafayette County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Lafayette County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lafayette County at a glance: December the month with the most truck crashes: 15.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
0.0% 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 71826.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71826 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lafayette 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 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 19 |
| Sh29 | 15 |
| Sh160 | 11 |
| Sh53 | 7 |
| Sh313 | 4 |
| Cst(East First Street) | 2 |
| Cst(North Express Avenue) | 2 |
| Cr(Lafayette 60 Road) | 1 |
ZIP 71826 at a glance
| Population | 962 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,708 |
| Median home value | $85,500 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 10 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -38% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +7% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71826
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71826?
71 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71826?
December has the most truck crashes in Lafayette County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71826?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71826 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 104.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71826?
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.