ZIP 71353 (Melville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71353: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Landry 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
19 of 846 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Landry Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Landry Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Landry Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Landry Parish has lower values than Louisiana for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Landry Parish: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Landry Parish. They injured 692 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71353 since 2015: US-190 (2), SR-10 (1) and SR-105 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71353 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Landry Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Landry Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 283 |
| I-49 | 221 |
| La-182 | 39 |
| US-71 | 36 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| La-13 | 17 |
| La-31 | 17 |
| La-93 | 13 |
ZIP 71353 at a glance
| Population | 1,399 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,405 |
| Median home value | $125,754 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Landry 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 | 19 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 44 | +135% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 68 | +54% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 70 | +3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71353
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71353?
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Landry Parish (692 injured, 33 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71353?
September has the most truck crashes in St. Landry Parish, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71353?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Landry Parish since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71353 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Landry Parish has 89.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71353?
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.