ZIP 71245 (Grambling, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71245: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
6 of 756 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln Parish compares with Louisiana
Lincoln Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lincoln Parish has lower values than Louisiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Lincoln Parish: 1 in 118 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 756 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln Parish since 2015: 472 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71245 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-167 (2), CR-OLD State Road (1) and SR-146 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71245 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| CR-OLD State Road | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-563 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 429 |
| US-167 | 80 |
| La-33 | 52 |
| US-80 | 25 |
| La-146 | 19 |
| La-151 | 18 |
| La-563 | 14 |
| La-145 | 8 |
ZIP 71245 at a glance
| Population | 4,439 |
| Density | 316 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $153,791 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 36 | +80% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 53 | +49% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 65 | +21% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71245
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71245?
Since 2015, 756 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln Parish (472 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71245?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71245: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71245?
Truck crashes in Lincoln Parish peak in January, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71245?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln Parish since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71245 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Lincoln Parish records 133.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71245?
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.