ZIP 71286 (Transylvania, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71286: 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 |
East Carroll Parish has lower values than Louisiana for 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Louisiana.
Overview
East Carroll Parish has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 26.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71286 since 2015: SR-134 (1) and SR-580 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71286 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in East Carroll Parish.
- 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 East Carroll Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-134 | 1 |
| SR-580 | 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 71286 at a glance
| Population | 503 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,841 |
| Median home value | $68,743 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71286
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71286?
66 truck crashes have been reported in East Carroll Parish since 2015, with 6 deaths and 66 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71286?
The worst month is June: 16.7% of truck crashes in East Carroll Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71286?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in East Carroll Parish since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71286 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
East Carroll Parish records 85.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71286?
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.