ZIP 71959 (Newhope, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71959: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pike County: 8.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Pike County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71959 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-GREEN Plains Rd. (1) and US-70 (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 71959 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-GREEN Plains Rd. | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 71959 at a glance
| Population | 628 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $138,206 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71959
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71959?
Pike County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71959?
The worst month is May: 13.9% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71959?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71959 compare with Arkansas?
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 71959?
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.