ZIP 71218 (Archibald, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71218: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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
9 of 420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richland Parish compares with Louisiana
Richland Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Richland Parish is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Richland Parish: 2.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland Parish since 2015: 248 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
2.4% 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 (4). It is followed by SR-132 (1) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71218 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Richland Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 258 |
| US-80 | 37 |
| La-17 | 27 |
| US-425 | 15 |
| La-133 | 12 |
| La-15 | 11 |
| I-0 | 10 |
| La-183 | 9 |
ZIP 71218 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +33% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | +55% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 35 | +23% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71218
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71218?
420 truck crashes have been reported in Richland Parish since 2015, with 19 deaths and 248 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71218?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71218: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71218?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Richland Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71218?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland Parish since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71218 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland Parish has 171.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71218?
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.