ZIP 71401 (Aimwell, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71401: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
The headline for 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%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71401 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Catahoula Parish since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71401 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 1.8% 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
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 71401 at a glance
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 71401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71401?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Catahoula Parish (55 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71401?
August has the most truck crashes in Catahoula Parish, 20.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71401?
Since 2015, Catahoula Parish has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71401 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Catahoula Parish records 62.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71401?
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.