Washington Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington 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
9 of 314 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington Parish compares with Louisiana
Washington Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Washington Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington Parish: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Washington Parish has recorded 314 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Washington Parish since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-10 (2), SR-25 (2), SR-440 (2), CR-MT Pisgah Road (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Washington Parish fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Washington Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington Parish) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-440 | 2 |
| CR-MT Pisgah Road | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-21 | 64 |
| La-10 | 47 |
| La-16 | 32 |
| La-25 | 20 |
| La-436 | 13 |
| La-450 | 12 |
| La-60 | 12 |
| La-438 | 11 |
Washington Parish at a glance
| Population | 45,090 |
| Land area | 669.6 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,686 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +88% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | +41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | -19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 23 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, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington Parish
ZIP codes in Washington Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington Parish
How common are truck crashes in Washington Parish?
Washington Parish has had 314 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 285 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Parish?
Truck crashes in Washington Parish peak in August, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Washington Parish?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington Parish since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Washington Parish compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 59.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington 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.