Anacoco, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anacoco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anacoco and Vernon Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vernon Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vernon Parish compares with Louisiana
Vernon Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vernon Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vernon Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Vernon Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Vernon Parish at a glance: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 338 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vernon Parish since 2015: 273 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Anacoco since 2015; patterns below come from Vernon Parish as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Anacoco happened on SR-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Anacoco fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vernon Parish.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Vernon Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vernon Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 148 |
| La-8 | 31 |
| La-10 | 25 |
| La-28 | 18 |
| La-111 | 18 |
| La-3226 | 13 |
| La-117 | 8 |
| La-392 | 6 |
Anacoco at a glance
| Population | 802 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 260 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71439) | $43,638 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71439) | $133,855 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vernon 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 | 22 | +85% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 29 | +32% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anacoco
How common are truck crashes in Anacoco?
338 truck crashes have been reported in Vernon Parish since 2015, with 8 deaths and 273 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Anacoco?
March has the most truck crashes in Vernon Parish, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Anacoco?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vernon Parish since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Anacoco compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Vernon Parish has 63.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Anacoco?
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.