ZIP 71417 (Colfax, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71417: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grant Parish: 3.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Grant Parish has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.0%.
November through March accounts for 32.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71417 since 2015: I-49 (1), US-167 (1) and US-71 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71417 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 3.2% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
| US-71 | 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 71417 at a glance
| Population | 4,940 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,072 |
| Median home value | $110,447 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 71417
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71417?
Grant Parish has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71417?
Truck crashes in Grant Parish peak in September, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71417?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grant Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71417 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71417?
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.