ZIP 71861 (Taylor, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71861: 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 sits below Arkansas on 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71861 happened on US-371 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71861 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County.
- 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-371 | 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 71861 at a glance
| Population | 2,093 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,150 |
| Median home value | $130,057 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71861
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71861?
Lafayette County has had 71 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71861?
December has the most truck crashes in Lafayette County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71861?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lafayette County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71861 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 104.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71861?
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.