ZIP 71073 (Sibley, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71073: 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 sits below Louisiana on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-159 (1) and SR-531 (1).
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 71073 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-531 | 1 |
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 71073 at a glance
| Population | 2,654 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,472 |
| Median home value | $125,677 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71073
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71073?
520 truck crashes have been reported in Webster Parish since 2015, with 17 deaths and 289 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71073?
I-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71073 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71073?
Truck crashes in Webster Parish peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71073?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webster Parish since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71073 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 125.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webster Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71073?
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.