ZIP 71438 (Hineston, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vernon 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
6 of 338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vernon Parish compares with Louisiana
Vernon Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vernon Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vernon Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Vernon Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
Vernon Parish at a glance: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 338 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vernon Parish. They injured 273 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71438 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-463 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71438 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Vernon Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-463 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vernon Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 148 |
| La-8 | 31 |
| La-10 | 25 |
| La-28 | 18 |
| La-111 | 18 |
| La-3226 | 13 |
| La-117 | 8 |
| La-392 | 6 |
ZIP 71438 at a glance
| Population | 1,073 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $130,948 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vernon 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | +85% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 29 | +32% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71438
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71438?
338 truck crashes have been reported in Vernon Parish since 2015, with 8 deaths and 273 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71438?
March has the most truck crashes in Vernon Parish, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71438?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Vernon Parish since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 71438 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Vernon Parish has 63.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71438?
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.