Stonewall, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stonewall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stonewall 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, De Soto Parish is lower 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.
De Soto Parish at a glance: 1 in 196 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.2% across 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 23 truck crashes reported in Stonewall 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across 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 Stonewall is I-49, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-789 (2) and CR-OLD Mansfield Rd (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 Stonewall fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in De Soto Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 De Soto Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 3 |
| SR-789 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Mansfield Rd | 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 |
Stonewall at a glance
| Population | 2,525 |
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Density | 294 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71078) | $86,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71078) | $248,514 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Stonewall
How many truck crashes happen in Stonewall?
881 truck crashes have been reported in De Soto Parish since 2015, with 45 deaths and 588 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stonewall?
NHTSA data shows I-49 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stonewall since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stonewall?
The worst month is January: 9.3% of truck crashes in De Soto Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stonewall?
Since 2015, De Soto Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Stonewall compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
De Soto Parish records 261.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stonewall?
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.