Estherwood, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Estherwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Estherwood and Acadia Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Acadia Parish numbers.
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 |
Acadia Parish has lower values than Louisiana for 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.
Estherwood at a glance: I-10 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Estherwood.
Overview
Police reported 898 crashes involving commercial trucks in Acadia Parish since 2015: 556 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Estherwood since 2015, this page uses Acadia Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Estherwood with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (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 Estherwood fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Acadia Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Acadia Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Estherwood at a glance
| Population | 679 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 364 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70534) | $45,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70534) | $90,250 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Estherwood
How many truck crashes happen in Estherwood?
Acadia Parish has had 898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 556 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Estherwood?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Estherwood since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Estherwood?
Truck crashes in Acadia Parish peak in July, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Estherwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Acadia Parish since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Estherwood compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Acadia Parish has 131.4 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Estherwood?
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.