Arcadia, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arcadia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arcadia and Bienville Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bienville Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 468 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bienville Parish compares with Louisiana
Bienville Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bienville Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bienville Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 312.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Bienville Parish sits below Louisiana on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bienville Parish: 1.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Bienville Parish has recorded 468 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Arcadia had 18 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bienville Parish numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-147 (1), SR-563 (1) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Arcadia fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bienville Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-563 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bienville Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 263 |
| La-4 | 29 |
| La-9 | 25 |
| La-155 | 25 |
| La-147 | 18 |
| La-154 | 17 |
| US-80 | 16 |
| US-371 | 12 |
Arcadia at a glance
| Population | 2,579 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 708 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71001) | $30,490 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71001) | $107,396 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Bienville 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 | 17 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 31 | +37% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | +34% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arcadia
How many truck accidents are there in Arcadia?
468 truck crashes have been reported in Bienville Parish since 2015, with 12 deaths and 246 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arcadia?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arcadia: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arcadia?
Truck crashes in Bienville Parish peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Arcadia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bienville Parish since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Arcadia compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 312.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bienville Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Arcadia?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.