ZIP 71419 (Converse, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71419: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sabine 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
9 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sabine Parish compares with Louisiana
Sabine Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sabine Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sabine Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Sabine Parish is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Sabine Parish: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Sabine Parish has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-171 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-HUDSON Darby Road (1), Fm 3172 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71419 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-171 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sabine Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 3 |
| CR-HUDSON Darby Road | 1 |
| Fm 3172 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sabine Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 75 |
| La-6 | 60 |
| La-191 | 33 |
| La-175 | 25 |
| La-174 | 16 |
| La-118 | 10 |
| La-483 | 6 |
| La-120 | 5 |
ZIP 71419 at a glance
| Population | 1,936 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Median home value | $127,939 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sabine 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +59% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | +95% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71419
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71419?
267 truck crashes have been reported in Sabine Parish since 2015, with 14 deaths and 182 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71419?
Since 2015, US-171 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71419: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71419?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Sabine Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71419?
Since 2015, Sabine Parish has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71419 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sabine Parish has 102.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71419?
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.