Pointe Coupee Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pointe Coupee 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
6 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pointe Coupee Parish compares with Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pointe Coupee Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pointe Coupee Parish has lower values than Louisiana for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pointe Coupee Parish: 2.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Pointe Coupee Parish has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Pointe Coupee Parish is US-190, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1 (3), SR-01 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Pointe Coupee Parish fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-190, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% 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 Pointe Coupee Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pointe Coupee Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 8 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-01 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-417 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pointe Coupee Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 160 |
| La-1 | 64 |
| La-77 | 13 |
| La-10 | 13 |
| La-78 | 9 |
| La-416 | 7 |
| La-413 | 5 |
| La-414 | 4 |
Pointe Coupee Parish at a glance
| Population | 19,845 |
| Land area | 555.5 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,771 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pointe Coupee 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | +142% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +20% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pointe Coupee Parish
ZIP codes in Pointe Coupee Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pointe Coupee Parish
How many truck crashes happen in Pointe Coupee Parish?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pointe Coupee Parish (278 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pointe Coupee Parish?
NHTSA data shows US-190 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish?
November has the most truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pointe Coupee Parish?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pointe Coupee Parish since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Pointe Coupee Parish compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pointe Coupee Parish has 133.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pointe Coupee Parish?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.