ZIP 71368 (Sicily Island, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71368: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Catahoula 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
0 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Catahoula Parish compares with Louisiana
Catahoula Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Catahoula Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Catahoula Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.89 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Catahoula Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Catahoula Parish: 1.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Catahoula Parish has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71368 since 2015: SR-562 (1), SR-913 (1) and US-425 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Catahoula Parish.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71368 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Catahoula Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-562 | 1 |
| SR-913 | 1 |
| US-425 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Catahoula Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 16 |
| US-425 | 11 |
| La-8 | 11 |
| La-124 | 11 |
| La-28 | 3 |
| La-126 | 2 |
| La-922 | 2 |
| Ditto | 1 |
ZIP 71368 at a glance
| Population | 1,245 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,129 |
| Median home value | $116,151 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Catahoula 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 | 5 | +8% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -34% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71368
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71368?
Catahoula Parish has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71368?
The worst month is August: 20.0% of truck crashes in Catahoula Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71368?
Since 2015, Catahoula Parish has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71368 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Catahoula Parish has 62.6 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71368?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.