ZIP 71845 (Lewisville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71845: 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
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.
What stands out in Lafayette County: December 15.5% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% 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 71845 since 2015: US-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71845 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 1 |
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 71845 at a glance
| Population | 1,663 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,672 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71845
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71845?
Lafayette County has had 71 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71845?
The worst month is December: 15.5% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71845?
Since 2015, Lafayette County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71845 compared with Arkansas?
Lafayette County records 104.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71845?
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.