ZIP 71034 (Hall Summit, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71034: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Red River Parish at a glance: 2.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across 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
The worst month is October with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 34.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71034 happened on SR-153 (1) and SR-154 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71034 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Red River Parish.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-153 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 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 71034 at a glance
| Population | 222 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $82,357 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 71034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71034?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Red River Parish (129 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71034?
Truck crashes in Red River Parish peak in October, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Red River Parish since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71034 compare with Louisiana?
Red River Parish records 251.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71034?
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.