ZIP 71834 (Doddridge, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71834: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miller 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 790 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miller County compares with Arkansas
Miller County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miller County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.9 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Miller County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Miller County at a glance: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 790 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miller County since 2015: 379 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71834 since 2015: Fm 3129 (2), I-49 (2), SR-160 (1), SR-77 (1) and US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71834 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Miller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 3129 | 2 |
| I-49 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miller County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 406 |
| I-49 | 90 |
| US-82 | 39 |
| US-67 | 31 |
| US-71 | 29 |
| Sh108 | 16 |
| Sh160 | 13 |
| I-549 | 12 |
ZIP 71834 at a glance
| Population | 1,807 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,691 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miller 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 | 28 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 59 | +49% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 67 | +13% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 67. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71834?
Since 2015, 790 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miller County (379 injured, 32 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71834?
March has the most truck crashes in Miller County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71834?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miller County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71834 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Miller County has 161.9 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71834?
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.