ZIP 71968 (Royal, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71968: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Garland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Garland County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Garland County has recorded 507 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-270 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71968 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Garland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 3 |
| US-270 | 2 |
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 71968 at a glance
| Population | 4,437 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,592 |
| Median home value | $196,457 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71968
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71968?
507 truck crashes have been reported in Garland County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 247 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71968?
US-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71968 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71968?
March has the most truck crashes in Garland County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71968?
Since 2015, Garland County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71968 compare with Arkansas?
Garland County records 43.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71968?
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.