Jonesboro, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jonesboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jonesboro and Jackson Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson Parish compares with Louisiana
Jackson Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson Parish has lower values than Louisiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jackson Parish: 1 in 139 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Jackson Parish has recorded 144 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Jonesboro since 2015, this page uses Jackson Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jonesboro since 2015 were spread across roads: US-167 (3) and SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Jonesboro fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Parish.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- 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 Jackson Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 3 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 58 |
| La-4 | 26 |
| La-34 | 14 |
| La-147 | 11 |
| La-146 | 6 |
| La-505 | 5 |
| La-811 | 3 |
| La-548 | 3 |
Jonesboro at a glance
| Population | 4,028 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 831 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71251) | $40,128 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71251) | $101,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +73% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +31% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jonesboro
How many truck accidents are there in Jonesboro?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson Parish (116 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jonesboro?
The worst month is September: 13.2% of truck crashes in Jackson Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jonesboro?
Since 2015, Jackson Parish has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jonesboro compared with Louisiana?
Jackson Parish records 84.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jonesboro?
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.