ZIP 71958 (Murfreesboro, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71958: 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 52 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71958 happened on US-70 (2) and SR-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71958 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 2 |
| 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 71958 at a glance
| Population | 2,494 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,393 |
| Median home value | $113,412 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 71958
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71958?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (52 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71958?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in May, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71958?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71958 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 104.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71958?
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.