ZIP 71422 (Dodson, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71422: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winn 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
1 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winn Parish compares with Louisiana
Winn Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winn Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winn Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Winn Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Winn Parish: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winn Parish. They injured 104 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71422 since 2015: SR-34 (1) and US-167 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71422 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Winn Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winn Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 26 |
| US-84 | 26 |
| La-34 | 18 |
| La-126 | 8 |
| La-124 | 6 |
| US-71 | 4 |
| La-127 | 3 |
| La-1236 | 2 |
ZIP 71422 at a glance
| Population | 1,868 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,111 |
| Median home value | $94,124 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winn 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -29% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71422
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 71422?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winn Parish (104 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71422?
The worst month is December: 11.7% of truck crashes in Winn Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71422?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winn Parish since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71422 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Winn Parish has 64.4 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71422?
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.