ZIP 71233 (Delta, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71233: 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 |
Madison Parish has lower values than Louisiana for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Madison Parish: 1.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison Parish. They injured 325 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71233 is I-20, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-27 (2), US-61 (2) and Clay St (1).
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 71233 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.5% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Clay St | 1 |
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 71233 at a glance
| Population | 174 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71233
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71233?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison Parish (325 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71233?
I-20 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71233 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71233?
July has the most truck crashes in Madison Parish, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71233?
Since 2015, Madison Parish has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71233 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 345.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71233?
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.