Vermilion Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vermilion 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
5 of 252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermilion Parish compares with Louisiana
Vermilion Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermilion Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Vermilion Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Louisiana on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vermilion Parish: October worst month: 15.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Vermilion Parish has recorded 252 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-167 (2), SR-3267 (1) and SR-339 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Vermilion Parish fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vermilion Parish.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vermilion Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Vermilion Parish) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 5 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| SR-3267 | 1 |
| SR-339 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vermilion Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-14 | 73 |
| US-167 | 24 |
| La-82 | 20 |
| La-92 | 15 |
| La-696 | 10 |
| La-339 | 9 |
| La-343 | 9 |
| La-89 | 9 |
Vermilion Parish at a glance
| Population | 57,641 |
| Land area | 1,172.1 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,071 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermilion 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +160% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | -27% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Vermilion Parish
ZIP codes in Vermilion Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Vermilion Parish
How many truck accidents are there in Vermilion Parish?
252 truck crashes have been reported in Vermilion Parish since 2015, with 6 deaths and 150 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vermilion Parish?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Vermilion Parish since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vermilion Parish?
The worst month is October: 15.5% of truck crashes in Vermilion Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vermilion Parish?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vermilion Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vermilion Parish compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Vermilion Parish has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Vermilion Parish?
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.