Louisiana Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Louisiana recorded an estimated 110 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #16 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-10 and I-20 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Louisiana large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~110 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #16 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-10, I-20, I-12, I-49 |
Where crashes concentrate in Louisiana
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Louisiana's major freight corridors, including I-10, I-20, I-12, I-49, and near its largest metro areas: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Louisiana each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 110 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Louisiana, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Louisiana have the most truck accidents?+
I-10, I-20, I-12, I-49 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.