ZIP 71269 (Rayville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71269: 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 runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Richland Parish: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richland Parish. They injured 248 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71269 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-425 (2), SR-132 (1) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71269 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-425 | 2 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
| US-80 | 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 71269 at a glance
| Population | 12,318 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,668 |
| Median home value | $137,133 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 71269
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71269?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Richland Parish (248 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71269?
I-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71269 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71269?
Truck crashes in Richland Parish peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71269?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland Parish since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71269 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 171.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richland Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71269?
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.