ZIP 71465 (Olla, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71465: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in LaSalle 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 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaSalle Parish compares with Louisiana
LaSalle Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaSalle Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaSalle Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.3 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 5.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
LaSalle Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for LaSalle Parish: 16.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in LaSalle Parish. They injured 101 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 71465 is US-165, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-124 (2), SR-125 (2) and SR-127 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71465 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaSalle Parish.
- Look at alternatives to US-165 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.8% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in LaSalle Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 3 |
| SR-124 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| SR-127 | 2 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaSalle Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 27 |
| US-84 | 17 |
| La-124 | 15 |
| La-127 | 15 |
| La-28 | 15 |
| La-8 | 9 |
| La-459 | 4 |
| La-125 | 3 |
ZIP 71465 at a glance
| Population | 3,086 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,366 |
| Median home value | $112,470 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Historical data: truck crashes in LaSalle 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +55% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | -5% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71465
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71465?
120 truck crashes have been reported in LaSalle Parish since 2015, with 18 deaths and 101 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71465?
Since 2015, US-165 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71465: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71465?
Truck crashes in LaSalle Parish peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71465?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in LaSalle Parish since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 71465 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaSalle Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 71465?
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.