Claiborne, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Claiborne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Claiborne 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Claiborne: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Claiborne: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
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.
Claiborne had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ouachita Parish numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by US-165 (4), SR-34 (2) and CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Claiborne fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ouachita Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ouachita Parish.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 10 |
| US-165 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road | 1 |
| Desiard St | 1 |
| Louberta St | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| SR-3249 | 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 |
Claiborne at a glance
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71291) | $71,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71291) | $225,496 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 132. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Claiborne
How many truck crashes happen in Claiborne?
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 Claiborne?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Claiborne: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Claiborne?
September has the most truck crashes in Ouachita Parish, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Claiborne?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Ouachita Parish since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Claiborne compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Ouachita Parish has 81.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Claiborne?
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.