ZIP 70661 (Starks, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70661: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calcasieu Parish, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Calcasieu Parish compares with Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calcasieu Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Calcasieu Parish: 18.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.5% across Louisiana.
Overview
Calcasieu Parish has recorded 3,060 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,105 people injured and 60 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70661 since 2015: SR-87 (2) and SR-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is May, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70661 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; 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 Calcasieu Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calcasieu Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 1,794 |
| I-210 | 120 |
| US-90 | 116 |
| La-27 | 89 |
| US-171 | 84 |
| La-108 | 65 |
| La-14 | 62 |
| La-397 | 39 |
ZIP 70661 at a glance
| Population | 1,861 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,917 |
| Median home value | $72,126 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calcasieu 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 | 67 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 164 | +146% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 215 | +31% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 260 | +21% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 260. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70661
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70661?
Since 2015, 3,060 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calcasieu Parish (2,105 injured, 60 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70661?
September has the most truck crashes in Calcasieu Parish, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70661?
Since 2015, Calcasieu Parish has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70661 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calcasieu Parish has 125.2 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70661?
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.