ZIP 71268 (Quitman, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71268: 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 sits below Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jackson Parish: 1 in 139 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
Jackson Parish has recorded 144 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-167 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-147 (2) and CR-OLD State Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71268 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Parish.
- Look at alternatives to US-167 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% 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 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 | 2 |
| CR-OLD State Road | 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 71268 at a glance
| Population | 2,437 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,018 |
| Median home value | $152,824 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71268
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71268?
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson Parish (116 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71268?
NHTSA data shows US-167 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71268 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71268?
Truck crashes in Jackson Parish peak in September, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71268?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson Parish since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71268 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson Parish has 84.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71268?
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.