ZIP 71250 (Jones, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71250: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morehouse 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
4 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Morehouse Parish compares with Louisiana
Morehouse Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morehouse Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morehouse Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Morehouse Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Morehouse Parish: September worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morehouse Parish since 2015: 155 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 71250.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71250 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morehouse Parish.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Morehouse Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morehouse Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-425 | 47 |
| US-165 | 41 |
| Madison | 14 |
| La-2 | 10 |
| La-139 | 9 |
| La-142 | 7 |
| La-1268 | 6 |
| La-593 | 5 |
ZIP 71250 at a glance
| Population | 65 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,500 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morehouse 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +61% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | -19% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71250
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71250?
Morehouse Parish has had 200 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71250?
September has the most truck crashes in Morehouse Parish, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71250?
Since 2015, Morehouse Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71250 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morehouse Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71250?
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.