ZIP 71323 (Center Point, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71323: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Avoyelles 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
8 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Avoyelles Parish compares with Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Avoyelles Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Avoyelles Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Avoyelles Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Avoyelles Parish: 1.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Avoyelles Parish has recorded 221 truck crashes since 2015, with 162 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71323 is SR-28, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-115 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71323 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.4% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Avoyelles Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 4 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Avoyelles Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-1 | 48 |
| I-49 | 42 |
| La-107 | 20 |
| La-115 | 18 |
| La-29 | 13 |
| La-114 | 11 |
| La-452 | 7 |
| Main | 6 |
ZIP 71323 at a glance
| Population | 1,027 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Avoyelles 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +134% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 19 | -10% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71323
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71323?
221 truck crashes have been reported in Avoyelles Parish since 2015, with 7 deaths and 162 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71323?
SR-28 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71323 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71323?
August has the most truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71323?
Since 2015, Avoyelles Parish has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71323 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Avoyelles Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71323?
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.