Olla, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Olla and LaSalle Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaSalle Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaSalle Parish compares with Louisiana
LaSalle Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaSalle Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 5.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
LaSalle Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
LaSalle Parish at a glance: 16.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in LaSalle Parish. They injured 101 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Olla since 2015; patterns below come from LaSalle Parish as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-165 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-124 (2), SR-125 (2) and SR-127 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Olla fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-165 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.8% 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
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 LaSalle Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-127 | 2 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaSalle Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 27 |
| US-84 | 17 |
| La-124 | 15 |
| La-127 | 15 |
| La-28 | 15 |
| La-8 | 9 |
| La-459 | 4 |
| La-125 | 3 |
Olla at a glance
| Population | 1,294 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 329 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71480) | $47,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71480) | $112,000 |
Historical data: truck crashes in LaSalle 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +55% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | -5% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Olla
How many truck accidents are there in Olla?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaSalle Parish (101 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Olla?
Since 2015, US-165 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Olla: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Olla?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in LaSalle Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Olla?
Since 2015, LaSalle Parish has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Olla compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
LaSalle Parish records 69.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Olla?
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.