ZIP 71019 (Coushatta, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71019: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Red River 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
5 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Red River Parish compares with Louisiana
Red River Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Red River Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Red River Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 251.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Red River Parish sits below Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Red River Parish: 2.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Red River Parish has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 129 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71019 happened on SR-177 (1) and US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71019 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Red River Parish.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Red River Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-177 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Red River Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-1 | 48 |
| US-71 | 36 |
| US-371 | 28 |
| US-84 | 24 |
| La-480 | 14 |
| La-514 | 10 |
| La-515 | 7 |
| La-174 | 7 |
ZIP 71019 at a glance
| Population | 7,207 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,943 |
| Median home value | $110,006 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Red River 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +140% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +94% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | +8% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71019
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71019?
Red River Parish has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 129 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71019?
October has the most truck crashes in Red River Parish, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71019?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Red River Parish since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71019 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Red River Parish has 251.2 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71019?
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.