ZIP 71862 (Washington, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71862: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hempstead 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
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hempstead County compares with Arkansas
Hempstead County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hempstead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hempstead County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 291.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Hempstead County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 71862 at a glance: I-30 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71862 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 660 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hempstead County since 2015: 287 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-355 (1), US-278 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71862 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Hempstead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 5 |
| SR-355 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hempstead County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 393 |
| US-278 | 30 |
| US-67 | 27 |
| Sh29 | 14 |
| US-371 | 14 |
| US-67W | 14 |
| Sh355 | 11 |
| Sh32W | 10 |
ZIP 71862 at a glance
| Population | 639 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,982 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hempstead 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 | 33 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +0% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | +40% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 59 | +26% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71862
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71862?
660 truck crashes have been reported in Hempstead County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 287 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71862?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71862: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71862?
Truck crashes in Hempstead County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71862?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hempstead County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71862 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 291.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hempstead County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71862?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.