ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71270: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
6 of 756 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln Parish compares with Louisiana
Lincoln Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Lincoln Parish is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Lincoln Parish at a glance: 1 in 118 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.2% for Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 756 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln Parish. They injured 472 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71270 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-167 (2), CR-OLD State Road (1) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71270 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| CR-OLD State Road | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-563 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 429 |
| US-167 | 80 |
| La-33 | 52 |
| US-80 | 25 |
| La-146 | 19 |
| La-151 | 18 |
| La-563 | 14 |
| La-145 | 8 |
ZIP 71270 at a glance
| Population | 32,885 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,791 |
| Median home value | $221,708 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 20 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 36 | +80% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 53 | +49% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 65 | +21% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71270
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71270?
Since 2015, 756 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln Parish (472 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71270?
I-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71270 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71270?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Lincoln Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71270?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln Parish since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71270 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln Parish has 133.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71270?
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.