ZIP 71838 (Fulton, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71838: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hempstead 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
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hempstead County compares with Arkansas
Hempstead County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hempstead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hempstead County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 291.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hempstead 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, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 71838: I-30 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71838 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hempstead County. They injured 287 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71838 is I-30, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-67 (2), CR-2 (1) and SR-355 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71838 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Hempstead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 9 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| SR-355 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hempstead County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 393 |
| US-278 | 30 |
| US-67 | 27 |
| Sh29 | 14 |
| US-371 | 14 |
| US-67W | 14 |
| Sh355 | 11 |
| Sh32W | 10 |
ZIP 71838 at a glance
| Population | 1,006 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,125 |
| Median home value | $114,050 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hempstead 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 | 33 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +0% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | +40% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 59 | +26% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71838
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71838?
Hempstead County has had 660 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71838?
I-30 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71838 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71838?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hempstead County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71838?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hempstead County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71838 compare with Arkansas?
Hempstead County records 291.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71838?
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.