ZIP 71835 (Emmet, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71835: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nevada 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
2 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nevada County compares with Arkansas
Nevada County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nevada County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nevada County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 345.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Nevada County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Nevada County: 1 in 152 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 325 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nevada County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I- 30-12 (1), SR-29 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71835 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Nevada County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 3 |
| I- 30-12 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nevada County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 77 |
| I-30W | 62 |
| I-30E | 45 |
| US-371 | 33 |
| US-278 | 16 |
| Sh24E | 10 |
| Sh24 | 8 |
| US-371W | 8 |
ZIP 71835 at a glance
| Population | 1,156 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,483 |
| Median home value | $128,368 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nevada 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +18% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71835
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71835?
325 truck crashes have been reported in Nevada County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71835?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71835: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71835?
Truck crashes in Nevada County peak in June, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71835?
Since 2015, Nevada County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71835 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nevada County has 345.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71835?
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.