ZIP 71264 (Oak Ridge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71264: 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
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 has lower values than Louisiana for 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morehouse Parish since 2015: 155 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71264 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-425 (2), I-20 (1) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71264 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morehouse Parish.
- 27.5% 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 Morehouse Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-425 | 2 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
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 71264 at a glance
| Population | 1,130 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71264
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71264?
200 truck crashes have been reported in Morehouse Parish since 2015, with 8 deaths and 155 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71264?
The worst month is September: 16.0% of truck crashes in Morehouse Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71264?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morehouse Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71264 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71264?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.