Tullos, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tullos: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tullos and Winn Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winn Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winn Parish compares with Louisiana
Winn Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winn Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winn Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Winn Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Winn Parish: 8.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winn Parish since 2015: 104 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tullos since 2015, this page uses Winn Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
US-165 leads within 10 miles of Tullos with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-124 (2), SR-125 (2) and SR-127 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Tullos fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winn Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along US-165; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Winn Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 4 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-127 | 2 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winn Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 26 |
| US-84 | 26 |
| La-34 | 18 |
| La-126 | 8 |
| La-124 | 6 |
| US-71 | 4 |
| La-127 | 3 |
| La-1236 | 2 |
Tullos at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71479) | $55,990 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71479) | $117,326 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winn 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -29% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tullos
How many truck crashes happen in Tullos?
Winn Parish has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tullos?
US-165 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tullos since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tullos?
The worst month is December: 11.7% of truck crashes in Winn Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tullos?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winn Parish since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tullos compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winn Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tullos?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.