Concordia Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concordia 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
4 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Concordia Parish compares with Louisiana
Concordia Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Concordia Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Concordia Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.9 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Concordia Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Concordia Parish: 8.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
Concordia Parish has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Concordia Parish since 2015 were spread across roads: US-425 (2), US-65 (2), US-84 (2) and US-465 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Concordia Parish fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.2% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Concordia Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Concordia Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-425 | 2 |
| US-65 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| US-465 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Concordia Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 88 |
| US-425 | 12 |
| La-15 | 7 |
| La-129 | 4 |
| La-568 | 3 |
| La-566 | 3 |
| Cadet | 2 |
| La-131 | 2 |
Concordia Parish at a glance
| Population | 17,797 |
| Land area | 695.7 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,097 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Concordia 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | +138% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | +5% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +1% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Concordia Parish
ZIP codes in Concordia Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Concordia Parish
How common are truck crashes in Concordia Parish?
145 truck crashes have been reported in Concordia Parish since 2015, with 12 deaths and 111 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Concordia Parish?
Truck crashes in Concordia Parish peak in September, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Concordia Parish?
Since 2015, Concordia Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Concordia Parish compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 64.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Concordia Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Concordia 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.