ZIP 71935 (Caddo Gap, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71935: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
2 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Arkansas
Montgomery County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Montgomery County: April 15.5% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 84 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71935 since 2015: US-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71935 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 11 |
| Sh8 | 9 |
| Sh27N | 7 |
| Sh8E | 7 |
| US-270E | 6 |
| US-270W | 6 |
| Sh27 | 5 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 5 |
ZIP 71935 at a glance
| Population | 866 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +26% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71935
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71935?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (37 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71935?
April has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71935?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71935 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 81.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71935?
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.