ZIP 71295 (Winnsboro, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71295: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
4 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin Parish compares with Louisiana
Franklin Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.9% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Franklin Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Franklin Parish: 7.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin Parish since 2015: 93 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (14.4%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-30 (1), SR-578 (1) and US-425 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71295 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-578 | 1 |
| US-425 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-425 | 37 |
| La-17 | 14 |
| La-4 | 10 |
| Front | 7 |
| Front St | 5 |
| La-577 | 5 |
| La-578 | 5 |
| La-128 | 4 |
ZIP 71295 at a glance
| Population | 13,992 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,211 |
| Median home value | $100,162 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +40% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 9 | +169% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71295
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71295?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin Parish since 2015, with 8 deaths and 93 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71295?
Since 2015, SR-4 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71295: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71295?
The worst month is June: 16.2% of truck crashes in Franklin Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71295?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin Parish since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71295 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71295?
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.