ZIP 71407 (Bentley, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71407: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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
2 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant Parish compares with Louisiana
Grant Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 4.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Grant Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grant Parish: 3.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grant Parish. They injured 75 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Road surface: 3.2% 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 71407 since 2015: US-167 (2), SR-3225 (1) and SR-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71407 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant Parish.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% 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
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 Grant Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 2 |
| SR-3225 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 23 |
| US-167 | 22 |
| La-8 | 16 |
| US-71 | 12 |
| La-122 | 4 |
| La-500 | 3 |
| La-123 | 2 |
| US-0 | 2 |
ZIP 71407 at a glance
| Population | 1,178 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | +34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +48% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -1% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71407
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71407?
98 truck crashes have been reported in Grant Parish since 2015, with 12 deaths and 75 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71407?
Truck crashes in Grant Parish peak in September, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71407?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grant Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71407 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71407?
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.