ZIP 71418 (Columbia, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71418: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Caldwell Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Caldwell Parish at a glance: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Caldwell Parish has recorded 80 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 56 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71418 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Caldwell Parish since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71418 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 71418 at a glance
| Population | 5,233 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,785 |
| Median home value | $110,770 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71418
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71418?
Caldwell Parish has had 80 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71418?
August has the most truck crashes in Caldwell Parish, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71418?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caldwell Parish since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71418 compared with Louisiana?
Caldwell Parish records 69.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71418?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.