ZIP 71342 (Jena, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71342: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in LaSalle 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
1 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaSalle Parish compares with Louisiana
LaSalle Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaSalle Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 5.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, LaSalle Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
LaSalle Parish at a glance: 16.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in LaSalle Parish. They injured 101 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71342 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-772 (1), SR-8 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71342 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 LaSalle Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-772 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaSalle Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 27 |
| US-84 | 17 |
| La-124 | 15 |
| La-127 | 15 |
| La-28 | 15 |
| La-8 | 9 |
| La-459 | 4 |
| La-125 | 3 |
ZIP 71342 at a glance
| Population | 7,735 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,154 |
| Median home value | $129,105 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Historical data: truck crashes in LaSalle 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +55% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | -5% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71342
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71342?
120 truck crashes have been reported in LaSalle Parish since 2015, with 18 deaths and 101 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71342?
Truck crashes in LaSalle Parish peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71342?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaSalle Parish since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71342 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, LaSalle Parish has 69.3 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71342?
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.