ZIP 71071 (Sarepta, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71071: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Webster Parish: 2.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 520 crashes involving commercial trucks in Webster Parish since 2015: 289 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71071 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-371 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71071 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% 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 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 71071 at a glance
| Population | 2,159 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,900 |
| Median home value | $109,761 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 71071
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71071?
Webster Parish has had 520 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 289 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71071?
Truck crashes in Webster Parish peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71071?
Since 2015, Webster Parish has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71071 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 71071?
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.