ZIP 71209 (Monroe, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71209: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 71209: 2.4× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71209 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 1.5).
Overview
Police reported 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ouachita Parish since 2015: 1,129 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71209 with 9 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
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
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 71209 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.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ouachita Parish.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 9 |
| US-165 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road | 1 |
| Desiard St | 1 |
| Louberta St | 1 |
| SR-134 | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| SR-3249 | 1 |
| SR-594 | 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 71209 at a glance
| Population | 1,264 |
| Density | 9,381 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 132 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 71209
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71209?
Since 2015, 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ouachita Parish (1,129 injured, 34 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71209?
I-20 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71209 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71209?
The worst month is September: 9.4% of truck crashes in Ouachita Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71209?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ouachita Parish since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71209 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 71209?
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.