ZIP 71369 (Simmesport, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71369: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Avoyelles Parish: 1.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 221 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Avoyelles Parish. They injured 162 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71369 happened on SR-01 (1) and SR-1 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 71369 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Avoyelles Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-01 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 71369 at a glance
| Population | 2,518 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,856 |
| Median home value | $110,692 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 71369
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71369?
221 truck crashes have been reported in Avoyelles Parish since 2015, with 7 deaths and 162 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71369?
Truck crashes in Avoyelles Parish peak in August, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71369?
Since 2015, Avoyelles Parish has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71369 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Avoyelles Parish has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71369?
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.