ZIP 71414 (Clarence, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71414: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Natchitoches 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
4 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Natchitoches Parish compares with Louisiana
Natchitoches Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Natchitoches Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Natchitoches Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.5 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.8% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Natchitoches Parish at a glance: 1 in 118 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Natchitoches Parish has recorded 496 truck crashes since 2015, with 328 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-71 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71414 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-84 (2), SR-1 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71414 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Natchitoches Parish.
- Look at alternatives to US-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Natchitoches Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Natchitoches Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 217 |
| La-6 | 88 |
| La-1 | 36 |
| US-71 | 18 |
| La-9 | 13 |
| La-174 | 11 |
| La-486 | 10 |
| La-117 | 10 |
ZIP 71414 at a glance
| Population | 211 |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Natchitoches 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 | 13 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +136% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +43% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | -7% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71414
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71414?
496 truck crashes have been reported in Natchitoches Parish since 2015, with 18 deaths and 328 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71414?
Since 2015, US-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71414: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71414?
Truck crashes in Natchitoches Parish peak in December, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71414?
Since 2015, Natchitoches Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71414 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Natchitoches Parish has 118.5 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71414?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.