Bossier City, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bossier City: 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
1 of 273 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bossier City compares with Louisiana
Bossier City against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bossier City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bossier City | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 87% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Bossier City sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Louisiana on on snow, slush or ice.
Bossier City at a glance: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bossier City: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 273 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bossier City since 2015: 131 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-49 (3), US-71 (3) and US-79 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Bossier City fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bossier City.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bossier City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| I-49 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| Shed Rd | 2 |
| 1200 Pete Harris Dr | 1 |
| I-220 | 1 |
| Mu-W 61st St | 1 |
| SR-3132 | 1 |
| SR-526 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bossier City) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 114 |
| I-220 | 38 |
| US-79 | 28 |
| La-3 | 16 |
| US-71 | 14 |
| La-3105 | 14 |
| La-72 | 9 |
| Shed | 8 |
Bossier City at a glance
| Population | 63,218 |
| Land area | 44.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,424 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bossier City 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 | 12 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 0 | -100% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 39 | +226% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 39 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 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bossier City
How many truck crashes happen in Bossier City?
Since 2015, 273 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bossier City (131 injured, 2 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bossier City?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bossier City: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bossier City?
October has the most truck crashes in Bossier City, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bossier City?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bossier City since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Bossier City compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Bossier City records 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bossier City?
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.