ZIP 71950 (Kirby, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71950: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Arkansas
Pike County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Pike County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pike County: 8.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 52 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71950 is US-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71950 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 17 |
| US-70W | 17 |
| Sh27N | 16 |
| Sh26 | 8 |
| Sh27 | 7 |
| Sh8 | 6 |
| Cst(East 13Th Street) | 4 |
| Sh19 | 4 |
ZIP 71950 at a glance
| Population | 1,007 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,786 |
| Median home value | $115,604 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -7% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +88% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71950
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71950?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 52 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71950?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71950 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71950?
The worst month is May: 13.9% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71950?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pike County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71950 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 104.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71950?
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.