Frierson, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frierson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frierson and De Soto Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use De Soto Parish numbers.
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 |
De Soto Parish sits below Louisiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for De Soto Parish: 1 in 196 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 2.2% for Louisiana.
Overview
De Soto Parish has recorded 881 truck crashes since 2015, with 588 people injured and 45 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Frierson since 2015, this page uses De Soto Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Frierson is I-49, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1 (1).
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 Frierson fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 De Soto Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 4 |
| SR-1 | 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 |
Frierson at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71027) | $42,781 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frierson
How common are truck crashes in Frierson?
Since 2015, 881 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in De Soto Parish (588 injured, 45 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Frierson?
I-49 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Frierson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Frierson?
January has the most truck crashes in De Soto Parish, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Frierson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in De Soto Parish since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Frierson compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, De Soto Parish has 261.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Frierson?
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.