ZIP 71846 (Lockesburg, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71846: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sevier 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 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sevier County compares with Arkansas
Sevier County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sevier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sevier County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Sevier County has lower values than Arkansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Sevier County: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Sevier County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71846 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-71 (3) and Us- 71-06 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71846 fleets
- Build extra time into January 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 Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
| Us- 71-06 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 82 |
| US-70 | 17 |
| US-71N | 16 |
| US-70E | 11 |
| Sh41 | 11 |
| US-70W | 8 |
| Cst(East Collin Raye Drive) | 7 |
| Sh71 | 4 |
ZIP 71846 at a glance
| Population | 2,944 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $111,014 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sevier 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +23% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 20 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71846
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71846?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sevier County (80 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71846?
The worst month is January: 12.8% of truck crashes in Sevier County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71846?
Since 2015, Sevier County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71846 compare with Arkansas?
Sevier County records 110.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71846?
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.