Webster Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster 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
7 of 520 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster Parish compares with Louisiana
Webster Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Webster Parish is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Webster Parish: 2.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Webster Parish has recorded 520 truck crashes since 2015, with 289 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-159 (2), US-371 (2) and SR-531 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Webster Parish fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster Parish.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% 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
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 Webster Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Webster Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-159 | 2 |
| US-371 | 2 |
| SR-531 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 265 |
| US-371 | 60 |
| La-159 | 29 |
| US-79 | 27 |
| La-531 | 24 |
| La-2 | 15 |
| US-80 | 11 |
| La-615 | 9 |
Webster Parish at a glance
| Population | 35,184 |
| Land area | 593.3 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 17 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 29 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +43% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -1% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Webster Parish
ZIP codes in Webster Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Webster Parish
How many truck accidents are there in Webster Parish?
Webster Parish has had 520 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 289 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Webster Parish?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Webster Parish: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Webster Parish?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Webster Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Webster Parish?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Webster Parish since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Webster Parish compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Webster Parish has 125.3 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Webster Parish?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.