ZIP 71276 (Sondheimer, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71276: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in East Carroll 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
2 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Carroll Parish compares with Louisiana
East Carroll Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Carroll Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Carroll Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.98 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 41% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, East Carroll Parish is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in East Carroll Parish: 9.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
East Carroll Parish has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71276 happened on US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71276 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 East Carroll Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Carroll Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 41 |
| La-134 | 5 |
| La-3181 | 4 |
| La-580 | 3 |
| La-577 | 2 |
| La-582 | 2 |
| La-883 | 2 |
| Lake | 2 |
ZIP 71276 at a glance
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in East Carroll 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | -40% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +107% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -11% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71276
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71276?
East Carroll Parish has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71276?
Truck crashes in East Carroll Parish peak in June, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71276?
Since 2015, East Carroll Parish has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71276 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 85.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Carroll Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71276?
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.