ZIP 71852 (Nashville, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71852: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 62 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 40 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71852 happened on US-371 (2), SR-27 (1) and US-278 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Howard County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71852 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.
- 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 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 71852 at a glance
| Population | 9,340 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,238 |
| Median home value | $162,100 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 71852
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71852?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Howard County (62 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71852?
The worst month is April: 13.1% of truck crashes in Howard County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71852?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Howard County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71852 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 73.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71852?
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.