ZIP 71486 (Zwolle, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71486: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sabine 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
9 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sabine Parish compares with Louisiana
Sabine Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sabine Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sabine Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Sabine Parish is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Sabine Parish at a glance: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Sabine Parish has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-171 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 71486 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 71486 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-171, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sabine Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sabine Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 75 |
| La-6 | 60 |
| La-191 | 33 |
| La-175 | 25 |
| La-174 | 16 |
| La-118 | 10 |
| La-483 | 6 |
| La-120 | 5 |
ZIP 71486 at a glance
| Population | 4,748 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,918 |
| Median home value | $128,478 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sabine 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 11 | +59% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | +95% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | +17% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71486
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71486?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sabine Parish (182 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 71486?
US-171 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71486 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 71486?
Truck crashes in Sabine Parish peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 71486?
Since 2015, Sabine Parish has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 71486 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 102.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sabine Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 71486?
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.