Bawcomville, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bawcomville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bawcomville and Ouachita Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ouachita Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ouachita Parish compares with Louisiana
Ouachita Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ouachita Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Ouachita Parish sits below Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bawcomville: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Bawcomville (1.5 → 3.2).
Overview
Police reported 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ouachita Parish since 2015: 1,129 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bawcomville since 2015, this page uses Ouachita Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% 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 (11). It is followed by SR-34 (2), US-165 (2) and CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bawcomville fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ouachita Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 1.1% 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 Ouachita Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| US-165 | 2 |
| CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road | 1 |
| Desiard St | 1 |
| Louberta St | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| SR-3249 | 1 |
| SR-557 | 1 |
| SR-838 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ouachita Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 672 |
| US-165 | 209 |
| US-80 | 89 |
| La-34 | 84 |
| La-594 | 31 |
| La-15 | 23 |
| La-617 | 22 |
| La-143 | 20 |
Bawcomville at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ouachita 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 | 43 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 79 | +85% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 114 | +45% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 132 | +15% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 132 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bawcomville
How many truck crashes happen in Bawcomville?
Since 2015, 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ouachita Parish (1,129 injured, 34 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bawcomville?
I-20 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bawcomville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bawcomville?
Truck crashes in Ouachita Parish peak in September, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bawcomville?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ouachita Parish since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Bawcomville compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Ouachita Parish records 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bawcomville?
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.