ZIP 71292 (West Monroe, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71292: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Ouachita Parish is lower on 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 71292 at a glance: I-20 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71292 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,524 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ouachita Parish since 2015: 1,129 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-34 (3), US-165 (2) and SR-143 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71292 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ouachita Parish.
- With 1.1% 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 Ouachita Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| SR-34 | 3 |
| US-165 | 2 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| SR-3249 | 1 |
| SR-557 | 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 71292 at a glance
| Population | 22,935 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,355 |
| Median home value | $141,610 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 43 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 132. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 71292
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71292?
Ouachita Parish has had 1,524 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,129 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71292?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71292 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71292?
Truck crashes in Ouachita Parish peak in September, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71292?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ouachita Parish since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71292 compared with Louisiana?
Ouachita Parish records 81.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71292?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.