ZIP 71923 (Arkadelphia, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71923: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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 670 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Arkansas
Clark County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 267.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 90% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Clark 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clark County: 1 in 625 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 670 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 322 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71923 is I-30, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-8 (2), CR-RICHWOODSRD (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71923 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- 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
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 6 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-RICHWOODSRD | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-30W | 361 |
| I-30 | 122 |
| Sh7 | 12 |
| Sh51 | 11 |
| Sh53N | 11 |
| US-67S | 11 |
| Sh8W | 9 |
| Cst(Pine Street) | 8 |
ZIP 71923 at a glance
| Population | 14,875 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,089 |
| Median home value | $174,391 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | -7% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 41 | +59% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 61 | +50% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. 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 71923
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71923?
Since 2015, 670 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (322 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71923?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71923: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71923?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in November, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71923?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71923 compare with Arkansas?
Clark County records 267.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71923?
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.