Fifth Ward, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fifth Ward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fifth Ward and Avoyelles Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Avoyelles Parish numbers.
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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Avoyelles Parish: 1.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 221 crashes involving commercial trucks in Avoyelles Parish since 2015: 162 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Fifth Ward had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Avoyelles Parish numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fifth Ward since 2015: SR-1 (2), SR-115 (1) and US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Fifth Ward fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- With 1.4% 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
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 Avoyelles Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| US-71 | 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 |
Fifth Ward at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71341) | $50,029 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71341) | $125,084 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fifth Ward
How many truck accidents are there in Fifth Ward?
221 truck crashes have been reported in Avoyelles Parish since 2015, with 7 deaths and 162 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fifth Ward?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fifth Ward?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Avoyelles Parish since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fifth Ward compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Avoyelles Parish has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fifth Ward?
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.