ZIP 71201 (Monroe, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ouachita 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ouachita Parish compares with Louisiana
Ouachita Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ouachita Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Ouachita Parish sits below Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 71201: 2.2× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71201 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 1.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ouachita Parish. They injured 1,129 people and killed 34.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71201 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-165 (4), SR-34 (2) and CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71201 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ouachita Parish.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Ouachita Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| US-165 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road | 1 |
| Desiard St | 1 |
| Louberta St | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| SR-3249 | 1 |
| SR-594 | 1 |
| SR-838 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ouachita Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 672 |
| US-165 | 209 |
| US-80 | 89 |
| La-34 | 84 |
| La-594 | 31 |
| La-15 | 23 |
| La-617 | 22 |
| La-143 | 20 |
ZIP 71201 at a glance
| Population | 21,782 |
| Density | 565 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,446 |
| Median home value | $260,827 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ouachita 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 | 43 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 79 | +85% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 114 | +45% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 132 | +15% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 132. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71201
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71201?
1,524 truck crashes have been reported in Ouachita Parish since 2015, with 34 deaths and 1,129 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71201?
I-20 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71201 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71201?
September has the most truck crashes in Ouachita Parish, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Ouachita Parish since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71201 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ouachita Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71201?
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.