De Soto Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in De Soto 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 881 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How De Soto Parish compares with Louisiana
De Soto Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where De Soto Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | De Soto Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 261.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, De Soto Parish is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in De Soto Parish: 2.6× yearly fatal truck crashes in De Soto Parish: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 881 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in De Soto Parish. They injured 588 people and killed 45.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in De Soto Parish is I-49, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-84 (4), US-171 (3) and SR-177 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for De Soto Parish fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 De Soto Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in De Soto Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 6 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| US-171 | 3 |
| SR-177 | 2 |
| CR-HUDSON Darby Road | 1 |
| SR-175 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-513 | 1 |
| SR-522 | 1 |
| SR-765 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (De Soto Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 199 |
| US-84 | 166 |
| US-171 | 88 |
| La-175 | 75 |
| La-5 | 66 |
| La-509 | 53 |
| La-172 | 25 |
| La-177 | 22 |
De Soto Parish at a glance
| Population | 27,274 |
| Land area | 876.4 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,826 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in De Soto 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | +120% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 70 | +85% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 80 | +13% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in De Soto Parish
ZIP codes in De Soto Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about De Soto Parish
How many truck crashes happen in De Soto Parish?
De Soto Parish has had 881 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 588 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in De Soto Parish?
Since 2015, I-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in De Soto Parish: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in De Soto Parish?
Truck crashes in De Soto Parish peak in January, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in De Soto Parish?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in De Soto Parish since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does De Soto Parish compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 261.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in De Soto Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in De Soto Parish?
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.