ZIP 71415 (Clarks, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71415: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caldwell 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 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Caldwell Parish compares with Louisiana
Caldwell Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Caldwell Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Caldwell Parish: 2.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Caldwell Parish has recorded 80 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 56 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 71415.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Caldwell Parish.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71415 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 36.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% 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
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 Caldwell 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 (Caldwell Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 43 |
| La-4 | 8 |
| La-126 | 4 |
| La-846 | 3 |
| La-506 | 3 |
| La-133 | 3 |
| La-127 | 3 |
| La-850 | 2 |
ZIP 71415 at a glance
| Population | 366 |
| Density | 332 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,944 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +21% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +17% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71415
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71415?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell Parish since 2015, with 2 deaths and 58 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71415?
The worst month is August: 16.2% of truck crashes in Caldwell Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71415?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caldwell Parish since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71415 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71415?
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.