ZIP 71480 (Urania, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71480: 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 sits below Louisiana on 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in 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
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-165 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-124 (2), SR-125 (2) and SR-127 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71480 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-165; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 71480 at a glance
| Population | 1,240 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,083 |
| Median home value | $112,000 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 71480
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 71480?
LaSalle Parish has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 71480?
Since 2015, US-165 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 71480: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 71480?
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 71480?
Since 2015, LaSalle Parish has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71480 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 69.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaSalle Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71480?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.