ZIP 71247 (Hodge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71247: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
1 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson Parish compares with Louisiana
Jackson Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson Parish has lower values than Louisiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jackson Parish at a glance: 1 in 139 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.2% for Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 144 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson Parish since 2015: 116 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-167 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71247 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along US-167; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Jackson Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 4 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 58 |
| La-4 | 26 |
| La-34 | 14 |
| La-147 | 11 |
| La-146 | 6 |
| La-505 | 5 |
| La-811 | 3 |
| La-548 | 3 |
ZIP 71247 at a glance
| Population | 1,133 |
| Density | 319 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,531 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +73% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +31% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71247
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71247?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson Parish (116 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71247?
NHTSA data shows US-167 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71247 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71247?
Truck crashes in Jackson Parish peak in September, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71247?
Since 2015, Jackson Parish has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71247 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Jackson Parish records 84.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71247?
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.