ZIP 71237 (Epps, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71237: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in West Carroll 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 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Carroll Parish compares with Louisiana
West Carroll Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Carroll Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Carroll Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.96 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
West Carroll Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in West Carroll Parish: 0.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in West Carroll Parish. They injured 73 people and killed 0.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71237 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (1) and SR-580 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71237 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 West Carroll Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-580 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Carroll Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-17 | 24 |
| La-585 | 17 |
| La-2 | 12 |
| La-582 | 6 |
| La-134 | 6 |
| Main | 3 |
| La-577 | 3 |
| Constitution | 1 |
ZIP 71237 at a glance
| Population | 1,028 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,057 |
| Median home value | $68,006 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Carroll 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -28% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +124% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +5% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71237
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71237?
West Carroll Parish has had 77 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71237?
Truck crashes in West Carroll Parish peak in October, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71237?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in West Carroll Parish since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71237 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, West Carroll Parish has 73.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71237?
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.