ZIP 71291 (West Monroe, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71291: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ouachita 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ouachita Parish compares with Louisiana
Ouachita Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ouachita Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ouachita Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Ouachita Parish has lower values than Louisiana for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 71291 at a glance: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71291 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.0 vs 1.5).
Overview
Police reported 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ouachita Parish since 2015: 1,129 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-165 (3), SR-34 (2) and CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71291 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ouachita Parish.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter 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 Ouachita Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| US-165 | 3 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| CR-FORTY Oaks Farm Road | 1 |
| Desiard St | 1 |
| Louberta St | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| SR-3249 | 1 |
| SR-838 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ouachita Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 672 |
| US-165 | 209 |
| US-80 | 89 |
| La-34 | 84 |
| La-594 | 31 |
| La-15 | 23 |
| La-617 | 22 |
| La-143 | 20 |
ZIP 71291 at a glance
| Population | 35,269 |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,639 |
| Median home value | $225,496 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ouachita 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 | 43 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 79 | +85% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 114 | +45% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 132 | +15% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 132. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71291
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71291?
Since 2015, 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ouachita Parish (1,129 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71291?
I-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71291 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71291?
Truck crashes in Ouachita Parish peak in September, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71291?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ouachita Parish since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71291 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ouachita Parish has 81.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71291?
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.