ZIP 71259 (Mangham, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71259: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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
9 of 420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richland Parish compares with Louisiana
Richland Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 171.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Richland Parish is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Richland Parish: 2.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland Parish since 2015: 248 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71259 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-132 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71259 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland Parish.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Richland Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-132 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 258 |
| US-80 | 37 |
| La-17 | 27 |
| US-425 | 15 |
| La-133 | 12 |
| La-15 | 11 |
| I-0 | 10 |
| La-183 | 9 |
ZIP 71259 at a glance
| Population | 2,010 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,958 |
| Median home value | $139,910 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +33% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | +55% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 35 | +23% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71259
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71259?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland Parish (248 injured, 19 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71259?
Truck crashes in Richland Parish peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71259?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Richland Parish since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71259 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland Parish has 171.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71259?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.