ZIP 71021 (Cullen, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webster 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
7 of 520 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster Parish compares with Louisiana
Webster Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Webster Parish has lower values than Louisiana for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Webster Parish: 2.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 520 crashes involving commercial trucks in Webster Parish since 2015: 289 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% 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 71021 happened on US-371 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71021 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webster Parish.
- 2.5% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Webster Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-371 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 265 |
| US-371 | 60 |
| La-159 | 29 |
| US-79 | 27 |
| La-531 | 24 |
| La-2 | 15 |
| US-80 | 11 |
| La-615 | 9 |
ZIP 71021 at a glance
| Population | 511 |
| Density | 291 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $22,500 |
| Median home value | $78,893 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 17 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 29 | +74% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +43% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71021
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71021?
Since 2015, 520 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webster Parish (289 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71021?
September has the most truck crashes in Webster Parish, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71021?
Since 2015, Webster Parish has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71021 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 125.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webster Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71021?
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.