ZIP 71232 (Delhi, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71232: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
3 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison Parish compares with Louisiana
Madison Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 345.9 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 41% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Madison Parish is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Madison Parish at a glance: 1.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 381 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison Parish since 2015: 325 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71232 since 2015: I-20 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71232 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison Parish.
- 1.5% 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
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 Madison Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 285 |
| US-65 | 30 |
| US-80 | 21 |
| I-0 | 7 |
| La-577 | 6 |
| La-579 | 3 |
| Chestnut | 2 |
| Green | 2 |
ZIP 71232 at a glance
| Population | 5,768 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,754 |
| Median home value | $115,471 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 11 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 317 | +2746% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | -91% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 33 | +22% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71232
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71232?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison Parish (325 injured, 22 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71232?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Madison Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71232?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison Parish since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71232 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison Parish has 345.9 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71232?
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.