Quitman, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quitman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Quitman 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 sits below Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
Quitman had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson Parish numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across 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
Within this area, US-167 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-147 (2) and CR-OLD State Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Quitman fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-167, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jackson Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 4 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
| CR-OLD State Road | 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 |
Quitman at a glance
| Population | 158 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71268) | $69,018 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71268) | $152,824 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Quitman
How common are truck crashes in Quitman?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson Parish (116 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Quitman?
Since 2015, US-167 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Quitman: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Quitman?
Truck crashes in Jackson Parish peak in September, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Quitman?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson Parish since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Quitman compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 84.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Quitman?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.