ZIP 71101 (Shreveport, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caddo 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Caddo Parish compares with Louisiana
Caddo Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caddo Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Caddo Parish sits below Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Louisiana on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Caddo Parish: 1.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Caddo Parish has recorded 2,162 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,597 people injured and 52 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71101 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-49 (3), US-71 (3) and US-79 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Their busiest month is February, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71101 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.5% 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 Caddo Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| I-49 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| I-220 | 2 |
| Shed Rd | 2 |
| 1200 Pete Harris Dr | 1 |
| CR-JEFFERSON Paige Rd | 1 |
| Mu-W 61st St | 1 |
| SR-3132 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caddo Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 545 |
| I-49 | 219 |
| I-220 | 147 |
| La-1 | 103 |
| La-3132 | 83 |
| La-169 | 79 |
| US-79 | 76 |
| La-526 | 68 |
ZIP 71101 at a glance
| Population | 6,415 |
| Density | 588 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $19,351 |
| Median home value | $93,806 |
| Home ownership | 32% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caddo 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 | 19 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 92 | +391% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 149 | +61% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 201 | +35% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 201 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71101
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71101?
Caddo Parish has had 2,162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,597 people and killing 52.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71101?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71101: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71101?
Truck crashes in Caddo Parish peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71101?
Since 2015, Caddo Parish has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71101 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caddo Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71101?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.