ZIP 71111 (Bossier City, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71111: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bossier 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
11 of 1,149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bossier Parish compares with Louisiana
Bossier Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bossier Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bossier Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Louisiana, Bossier Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
Bossier Parish at a glance: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Bossier Parish has recorded 1,149 truck crashes since 2015, with 816 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-71 (3), US-79 (3) and I-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71111 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bossier Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| I-49 | 2 |
| Shed Rd | 2 |
| 1200 Pete Harris Dr | 1 |
| I-220 | 1 |
| Mu-W 61st St | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| SR-782 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bossier Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 477 |
| I-220 | 111 |
| La-3 | 95 |
| US-71 | 64 |
| La-157 | 42 |
| US-80 | 41 |
| La-3105 | 37 |
| US-79 | 36 |
ZIP 71111 at a glance
| Population | 43,925 |
| Density | 375 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,292 |
| Median home value | $278,595 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bossier 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 | 24 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 66 | +171% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 92 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 107 | +16% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71111
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71111?
Bossier Parish has had 1,149 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 816 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71111?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71111 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71111?
Truck crashes in Bossier Parish peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71111?
Since 2015, Bossier Parish has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71111 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 74.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bossier Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71111?
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.