ZIP 71220 (Bastrop, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71220: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morehouse 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
4 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morehouse Parish compares with Louisiana
Morehouse Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morehouse Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Morehouse Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Morehouse Parish at a glance: September 16.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morehouse Parish since 2015: 155 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-3051 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71220 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-830 (1), US-165 (1) and US-425 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71220 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morehouse Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3051; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Morehouse Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3051 | 2 |
| SR-830 | 1 |
| US-165 | 1 |
| US-425 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morehouse Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-425 | 47 |
| US-165 | 41 |
| Madison | 14 |
| La-2 | 10 |
| La-139 | 9 |
| La-142 | 7 |
| La-1268 | 6 |
| La-593 | 5 |
ZIP 71220 at a glance
| Population | 20,398 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,037 |
| Median home value | $119,403 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morehouse 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +61% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -19% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71220
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71220?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morehouse Parish (155 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71220?
Since 2015, SR-3051 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71220: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71220?
September has the most truck crashes in Morehouse Parish, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71220?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morehouse Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71220 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Morehouse Parish has 69.6 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71220?
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.