Louisiana, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Louisiana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Louisiana and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Missouri
Pike County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.2 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Pike County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pike County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 208 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 70 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Louisiana had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pike County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Louisiana since 2015 were spread across roads: US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Louisiana fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 96 |
| US-54 | 41 |
| Rt Uu | 9 |
| Bu 61 | 7 |
| Mo 161 | 7 |
| Mo 79 | 6 |
| Rt Ww | 5 |
| Rt Y | 4 |
Louisiana at a glance
| Population | 3,244 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,035 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63353) | $46,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63353) | $98,923 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike County 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 | 27 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -58% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +35% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +6% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Louisiana
How many truck crashes happen in Louisiana?
Pike County has had 208 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Louisiana?
The worst month is June: 12.5% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Louisiana?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Louisiana compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 98.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Louisiana?
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.