ZIP 71944 (Grannis, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71944: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
4 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Arkansas
Polk County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Polk County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Polk County: 1 in 39 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 164 crashes involving commercial trucks in Polk County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71944 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-71 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71944 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 42 |
| US-71S | 36 |
| US-71N | 19 |
| Sh246E | 6 |
| US-270 | 6 |
| Sh8E | 5 |
| Sh88E | 5 |
| Sh8W | 3 |
ZIP 71944 at a glance
| Population | 1,119 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,893 |
| Median home value | $82,520 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 11 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | -2% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71944
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71944?
Since 2015, 164 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Polk County (82 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71944?
The worst month is June: 14.0% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71944?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71944 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 73.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71944?
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.