ZIP 71028 (Gibsland, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bienville 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
3 of 468 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bienville Parish compares with Louisiana
Bienville Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bienville Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bienville Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 312.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Bienville Parish is lower on 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.
What stands out in Bienville Parish: 1.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Bienville Parish has recorded 468 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71028 is I-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-507 (1) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71028 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bienville Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.4% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bienville Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-507 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bienville Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 263 |
| La-4 | 29 |
| La-9 | 25 |
| La-155 | 25 |
| La-147 | 18 |
| La-154 | 17 |
| US-80 | 16 |
| US-371 | 12 |
ZIP 71028 at a glance
| Population | 1,472 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,394 |
| Median home value | $85,498 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Bienville 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 31 | +37% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | +34% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71028
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71028?
468 truck crashes have been reported in Bienville Parish since 2015, with 12 deaths and 246 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71028?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71028 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71028?
September has the most truck crashes in Bienville Parish, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71028?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bienville Parish since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71028 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Bienville Parish has 312.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71028?
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.