Slaughter, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Slaughter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Slaughter and East Feliciana Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use East Feliciana Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Feliciana Parish compares with Louisiana
East Feliciana Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Feliciana Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, East Feliciana Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for East Feliciana Parish: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 147 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Feliciana Parish since 2015: 103 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Slaughter since 2015; patterns below come from East Feliciana Parish as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Slaughter is US-61, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-67 (2), Mu-Joor Road (1) and SR-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Slaughter fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 East Feliciana Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| Mu-Joor Road | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-955 | 1 |
| SR-958 | 1 |
| SR-964 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Feliciana Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-67 | 25 |
| La-19 | 24 |
| US-61 | 16 |
| La-10 | 15 |
| La-68 | 14 |
| La-964 | 9 |
| La-959 | 9 |
| La-63 | 8 |
Slaughter at a glance
| Population | 989 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70777) | $85,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70777) | $258,909 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Feliciana 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 | 5 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Slaughter
How many truck crashes happen in Slaughter?
147 truck crashes have been reported in East Feliciana Parish since 2015, with 11 deaths and 103 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Slaughter?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Slaughter since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Slaughter?
Truck crashes in East Feliciana Parish peak in October, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Slaughter?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in East Feliciana Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Slaughter compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, East Feliciana Parish has 64.2 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Slaughter?
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.