See Top 12 Parishes in Louisiana for Fatal Crashes
SHREVEPORT, LA – What are the deadliest parishes on the roads in Louisiana? The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety crunches the numbers and we have seen big improvements on our highways across the Bayou State.
The total numbers of fatalities in 2023 are down considerably and most parishes also show big improvement. Across the state, there were 737 total fatalities on the roads in 2023.
Of those deaths, 454 were drivers, 106 were passengers, 141 pedestrians were killed and 28 bicyclists died in traffic accidents.
What Did the Numbers Look Like One Year Ago?
More than 900 people died in fatal traffic crashes in Louisiana in 2022. 545 of the deaths were drivers of cars. 133 were passengers while 183 pedestrians were killed and 44 bicyclists died in crashes.
You might be surprised to learn what communities have the highest numbers of fatal crashes. Traffic deaths have dropped considerably from the 2022 numbers.
Historic Data on Fatal Crashes in Louisiana
907 deaths in 2022
971 deaths in 2021
828 deaths in 2020
727 deaths in 2019
771 deaths in 2018
What Is the Cause of Most of the Crashes?
The 5‐year average shows 78% of fatal crashes involves one of the four factors:
- Alcohol
- Distraction
- Aggressive Driving
- No Seat Belt
When Do Fatal Crashes Happen?
The data shows these tragedies happen at all times of the day, but the numbers do go up over the weekends. Fatal wrecks from Friday to Sunday total nearly 43% of all fatal crashes. And the stats show more fatal crashes happen late in the evening and into the early morning hours.
What Do the Numbers Look Like in Northwest Louisiana?
Bienville Parish had 3 people killed in crashes in 2023.
Bossier Parish had 12 people killed in crashes in 2023.
Caddo Parish had 38 people killed in crashes in 2022.
DeSoto Parish had 8 people killed in crashes in 2023.
Natchitoches Parish had 8 people killed in crashes in 2023.
Red River Parish had 1 person killed in crashes in 2023.
Sabine Parish had 8 people killed in crashes in 2023.
Webster Parish had 6 people killed in crashes in 2023.
Click here to see 2022 numbers.
What Parishes Have the Most Fatal Crashes in Louisiana?