Avoyelles Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Avoyelles 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
8 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Avoyelles Parish compares with Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Avoyelles Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Avoyelles Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Avoyelles Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Avoyelles Parish: 1.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 221 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Avoyelles Parish. They injured 162 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Avoyelles Parish is SR-1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-49 (1), SR-115 (1) and SR-1176 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Avoyelles Parish fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Avoyelles Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Avoyelles Parish) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-1176 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Avoyelles Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-1 | 48 |
| I-49 | 42 |
| La-107 | 20 |
| La-115 | 18 |
| La-29 | 13 |
| La-114 | 11 |
| La-452 | 7 |
| Main | 6 |
Avoyelles Parish at a glance
| Population | 38,373 |
| Land area | 831.4 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,541 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Avoyelles 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +134% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | -10% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Avoyelles Parish
ZIP codes in Avoyelles Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Avoyelles Parish
How many truck accidents are there in Avoyelles Parish?
221 truck crashes have been reported in Avoyelles Parish since 2015, with 7 deaths and 162 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Avoyelles Parish?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Avoyelles Parish?
Since 2015, Avoyelles Parish has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Avoyelles Parish compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Avoyelles Parish has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Avoyelles Parish?
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.