ZIP 71467 (Pollock, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71467: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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
2 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant Parish compares with Louisiana
Grant Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 4.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 36% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Grant Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Grant Parish at a glance: 3.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Grant Parish has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 20.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71467 happened on SR-8 (2), US-165 (1) and US-167 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71467 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant Parish.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% 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
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 Grant Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-165 | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 23 |
| US-167 | 22 |
| La-8 | 16 |
| US-71 | 12 |
| La-122 | 4 |
| La-500 | 3 |
| La-123 | 2 |
| US-0 | 2 |
ZIP 71467 at a glance
| Population | 8,228 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,583 |
| Median home value | $173,369 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | +34% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +48% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71467
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71467?
98 truck crashes have been reported in Grant Parish since 2015, with 12 deaths and 75 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71467?
September has the most truck crashes in Grant Parish, 20.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 71467?
Since 2015, Grant Parish has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71467 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Grant Parish records 38.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71467?
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.