Georgetown, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Georgetown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Georgetown and Grant Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant Parish compares with Louisiana
Grant Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 4.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Grant Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Grant Parish at a glance: 3.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant Parish since 2015: 75 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Georgetown since 2015, this page uses Grant Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-165 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-125 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Georgetown fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant Parish.
- Look at alternatives to US-165 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Grant Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 4 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 23 |
| US-167 | 22 |
| La-8 | 16 |
| US-71 | 12 |
| La-122 | 4 |
| La-500 | 3 |
| La-123 | 2 |
| US-0 | 2 |
Georgetown at a glance
| Population | 274 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71432) | $38,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71432) | $71,466 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | +34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +48% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Georgetown
How many truck crashes happen in Georgetown?
98 truck crashes have been reported in Grant Parish since 2015, with 12 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Georgetown?
NHTSA data shows US-165 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Georgetown?
Truck crashes in Grant Parish peak in September, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Georgetown?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Georgetown compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Georgetown?
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.