ZIP 71479 (Tullos, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71479: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Winn Parish is lower 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).
Winn Parish at a glance: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Winn Parish has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-165 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71479 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-124 (2), SR-125 (2) and SR-127 (2).
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 71479 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-165 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 4 |
| 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 (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 71479 at a glance
| Population | 510 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,990 |
| Median home value | $117,326 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71479
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71479?
Winn Parish has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 71479?
NHTSA data shows US-165 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71479 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71479?
December has the most truck crashes in Winn Parish, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71479?
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 71479 compare with Louisiana?
Winn Parish records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71479?
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.