ZIP 71945 (Hatfield, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71945: 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 sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Polk County: 1 in 39 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 164 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71945 is US-71, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71945 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| CR-39 | 1 |
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 71945 at a glance
| Population | 1,469 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,090 |
| Median home value | $114,785 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 71945
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71945?
Polk County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71945?
US-71 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71945 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71945?
June has the most truck crashes in Polk County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71945?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Polk County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71945 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 73.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71945?
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.