ZIP 71851 (Mineral Springs, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71851: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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
0 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Arkansas
Howard County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Howard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Howard County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.0%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71851 since 2015: US-371 (2), SR-27 (1) and US-278 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71851 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-371 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| Sh27 | 16 |
| US-371 | 11 |
| US-278W | 8 |
| US-371W | 8 |
| Sh355 | 6 |
| US-278 | 6 |
| Sh369N | 5 |
| Sh278W | 4 |
ZIP 71851 at a glance
| Population | 2,196 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,920 |
| Median home value | $119,858 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 9 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | +6% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71851?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howard County (62 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71851?
The worst month is April: 13.1% of truck crashes in Howard County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71851?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71851 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 73.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71851?
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.