ZIP 71049 (Logansport, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in De Soto 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
4 of 881 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How De Soto Parish compares with Louisiana
De Soto Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where De Soto Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | De Soto Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 261.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
De Soto 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, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in De Soto Parish: 1 in 196 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 881 crashes involving commercial trucks in De Soto Parish since 2015: 588 people were injured and 45 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71049 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 2787 (1), SR-5 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71049 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 De Soto Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| Fm 2787 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-765 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (De Soto Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 199 |
| US-84 | 166 |
| US-171 | 88 |
| La-175 | 75 |
| La-5 | 66 |
| La-509 | 53 |
| La-172 | 25 |
| La-177 | 22 |
ZIP 71049 at a glance
| Population | 3,175 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,455 |
| Median home value | $74,610 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in De Soto 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | +120% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 70 | +85% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 80 | +13% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71049
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71049?
De Soto Parish has had 881 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 588 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71049?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71049 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71049?
The worst month is January: 9.3% of truck crashes in De Soto Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71049?
Since 2015, De Soto Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71049 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
De Soto Parish records 261.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71049?
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.