Zwolle, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zwolle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zwolle and Sabine Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sabine Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sabine Parish compares with Louisiana
Sabine Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sabine Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sabine Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Sabine Parish has lower values than Louisiana for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Sabine Parish at a glance: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sabine Parish. They injured 182 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Zwolle since 2015, this page uses Sabine Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
US-171 leads within 10 miles of Zwolle with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Zwolle fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-171; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sabine Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sabine Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 75 |
| La-6 | 60 |
| La-191 | 33 |
| La-175 | 25 |
| La-174 | 16 |
| La-118 | 10 |
| La-483 | 6 |
| La-120 | 5 |
Zwolle at a glance
| Population | 1,598 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 350 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71486) | $45,918 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71486) | $128,478 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sabine 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +59% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | +95% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Zwolle
How many truck accidents are there in Zwolle?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sabine Parish (182 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Zwolle?
NHTSA data shows US-171 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Zwolle since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Zwolle?
January has the most truck crashes in Sabine Parish, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Zwolle?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sabine Parish since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does Zwolle compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Sabine Parish records 102.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Zwolle?
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.