West Feliciana Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Feliciana 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
1 of 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Feliciana Parish compares with Louisiana
West Feliciana Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Feliciana Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
West Feliciana Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
West Feliciana Parish at a glance: 4.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
West Feliciana Parish has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 55 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-BAINS Road (1) and SR-964 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for West Feliciana Parish fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.1% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 West Feliciana Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in West Feliciana Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| CR-BAINS Road | 1 |
| SR-964 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Feliciana Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 38 |
| La-10 | 9 |
| La-964 | 6 |
| La-66 | 6 |
| US-0 | 3 |
| Bains | 2 |
| Highland | 2 |
| La-0 | 2 |
West Feliciana Parish at a glance
| Population | 15,155 |
| Land area | 403.2 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,930 |
Historical data: truck crashes in West Feliciana 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +81% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +4% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in West Feliciana Parish
ZIP codes in West Feliciana Parish
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Questions fleets ask about West Feliciana Parish
How many truck accidents are there in West Feliciana Parish?
West Feliciana Parish has had 76 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Feliciana Parish?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in West Feliciana Parish since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Feliciana Parish?
The worst month is January: 14.5% of truck crashes in West Feliciana Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Feliciana Parish?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in West Feliciana Parish since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Feliciana Parish compared with Louisiana?
West Feliciana Parish records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Feliciana 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.