ZIP 71854 (Texarkana, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71854: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miller 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
3 of 790 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miller County compares with Arkansas
Miller County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miller County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.9 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Miller County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Miller County: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 790 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miller County. They injured 379 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-49 (4), SR-237 (1) and SR-296 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71854 fleets
- Build extra time into March 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.
- 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 Miller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| I-49 | 4 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-296 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miller County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 406 |
| I-49 | 90 |
| US-82 | 39 |
| US-67 | 31 |
| US-71 | 29 |
| Sh108 | 16 |
| Sh160 | 13 |
| I-549 | 12 |
ZIP 71854 at a glance
| Population | 35,720 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,878 |
| Median home value | $155,787 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miller 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 | 28 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 40 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 59 | +49% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 67 | +13% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71854
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71854?
790 truck crashes have been reported in Miller County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 379 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71854?
I-30 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71854 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71854?
The worst month is March: 11.6% of truck crashes in Miller County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71854?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Miller County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71854 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 161.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miller County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71854?
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.