ZIP 71970 (Story, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71970: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
2 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Arkansas
Montgomery County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: April worst month: 15.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 84 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.7% 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71970 since 2015: US-270 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71970 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 11 |
| Sh8 | 9 |
| Sh27N | 7 |
| Sh8E | 7 |
| US-270E | 6 |
| US-270W | 6 |
| Sh27 | 5 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 5 |
ZIP 71970 at a glance
| Population | 526 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,667 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -18% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +26% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71970
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71970?
Montgomery County has had 84 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71970?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in April, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71970?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71970 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 81.2 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71970?
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.