Bryceland, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bryceland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bryceland 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Bienville Parish is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bienville Parish at a glance: 1.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 468 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bienville Parish since 2015: 246 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Bryceland since 2015; patterns below come from Bienville Parish as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
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-507 (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 Bryceland fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-507 | 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 |
Bryceland at a glance
| Population | 88 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71028) | $36,394 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71028) | $85,498 |
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 Bryceland
How many truck accidents are there in Bryceland?
Since 2015, 468 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bienville Parish (246 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bryceland?
I-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bryceland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bryceland?
The worst month is September: 11.5% of truck crashes in Bienville Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bryceland?
Since 2015, Bienville Parish has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bryceland compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Bienville Parish has 312.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bryceland?
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.