ZIP 71964 (Pearcy, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71964: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garland 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
20 of 507 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garland County compares with Arkansas
Garland County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garland County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Garland County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Garland County at a glance: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 507 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Garland County. They injured 247 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71964 is US-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-84 (1) and US-270 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71964 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garland County.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Garland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| US-270 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garland County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 63 |
| Sh7 | 47 |
| US-70 | 45 |
| Cst(Airport Road) | 36 |
| Cst(Albert Pike Road) | 25 |
| Cst(Central Avenue) | 23 |
| Cst(East Grand Avenue) | 18 |
| Sh7N | 15 |
ZIP 71964 at a glance
| Population | 4,572 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,514 |
| Median home value | $177,118 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garland 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 | 22 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 27 | +22% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | +37% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 46 | +21% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71964
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71964?
Since 2015, 507 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Garland County (247 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71964?
US-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71964 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71964?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Garland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71964?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Garland County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71964 compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Garland County has 43.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71964?
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.