Acadia Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Acadia Parish: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
19 of 898 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Acadia Parish compares with Louisiana
Acadia Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Acadia Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Acadia Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.4 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Acadia Parish is lower on injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Acadia Parish at a glance: 1.9× fatal truck crashes in Acadia Parish per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (2.8 vs 1.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 898 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Acadia Parish. They injured 556 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by SR-13 (2), SR-35 (2) and SR-365 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Acadia Parish fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Acadia Parish.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Acadia Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Acadia Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| SR-755 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Acadia Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 562 |
| La-91 | 36 |
| La-95 | 31 |
| La-13 | 27 |
| US-90 | 27 |
| La-35 | 17 |
| I-0 | 13 |
| Parkerson | 12 |
Acadia Parish at a glance
| Population | 56,604 |
| Land area | 655.2 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,848 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Acadia Parish 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 | 26 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 48 | +82% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 66 | +36% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 77 | +18% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Acadia Parish
ZIP codes in Acadia Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Acadia Parish
How many truck accidents are there in Acadia Parish?
898 truck crashes have been reported in Acadia Parish since 2015, with 38 deaths and 556 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Acadia Parish?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Acadia Parish: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Acadia Parish?
July has the most truck crashes in Acadia Parish, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Acadia Parish?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Acadia Parish since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Acadia Parish compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 131.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Acadia Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Acadia Parish?
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.