Madison Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Parish: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison Parish compares with Louisiana
Madison Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 345.9 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 41% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Madison Parish sits below Louisiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Madison Parish: 1.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 381 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison Parish since 2015: 325 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-65 (2) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Madison Parish fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison Parish.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Madison Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| US-65 | 2 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 285 |
| US-65 | 30 |
| US-80 | 21 |
| I-0 | 7 |
| La-577 | 6 |
| La-579 | 3 |
| Chestnut | 2 |
| Green | 2 |
Madison Parish at a glance
| Population | 9,093 |
| Land area | 623.9 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,349 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 11 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 317 | +2746% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | -91% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 33 | +22% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Madison Parish
ZIP codes in Madison Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Madison Parish
How common are truck crashes in Madison Parish?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Madison Parish since 2015, with 22 deaths and 325 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Madison Parish?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Madison Parish since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madison Parish?
July has the most truck crashes in Madison Parish, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Madison Parish?
Since 2015, Madison Parish has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Madison Parish compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison Parish has 345.9 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Madison Parish?
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.