ZIP 71836 (Foreman, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71836: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 the month with the most truck crashes: 18.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Little River County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71836 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71836 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Little River 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 (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 71836 at a glance
| Population | 3,166 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,271 |
| Median home value | $98,845 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71836
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71836?
Little River County has had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71836?
May has the most truck crashes in Little River County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71836?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Little River County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71836 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Little River County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71836?
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.