LOUISIANA ACCIDENT STATISTICS (2006)

Louisiana Truck Accident Attorney

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From 2005 to 2006, fatalities in Louisiana traffic accidents increased by 2% from 963 to 982 individuals killed. The leading cause of fatal traffic accidents was negligent driving practices, primarily through speeding. The highest percentage of fatal traffic accidents occurred between more than one motor vehicle, although almost 40% occurred with a motor vehicle and a fixed object, such as telephone poles. Of those killed in traffic accidents in Louisiana, 67% were drivers and 20% were passengers; further, 10% of individuals killed in traffic accidents were simply pedestrians.

Additional statistics include that almost 70% of those killed were less than 45 years old, and the number of people killed in alcohol-related accidents totaled 475 people or 48 percent. The month with the most fatal accidents was May, and the highest percentage of fatal accidents in Louisiana occurred on Saturdays. Another interesting fact is that over 90% of Louisiana fatal accidents occurred in normal driving conditions, free from rain, sleet or snow- contrary to popular belief that most accidents happen in poor weather conditions.

Louisiana Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)

Louisiana saw a reported 3,856 large truck accidents in 2006. Of those truck accidents, 97 were fatal accidents and 3,759 were non-fatal accidents. Additionally, 104 people were killed in said fatal accidents; of the 3,759 non-fatal accidents, 1,621 accidents caused injury and 2,413 injuries resulted. Most of these large truck accidents occurred on interstate highways.

Louisiana Bus Accident Statistics (2006)

There were a total of 232 bus accidents in Louisiana in 2006. Of these accidents, 6 were fatal and 226 were non-fatal accidents, 131 of which caused injuries. Of all of Louisiana bus accidents in 2006, 8 people were killed and 450 injuries occurred.

Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyers

Large truck accidents kill thousands of people every year, and the numbers are on the rise across America. It is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes. In an attempt to reduce truck accident cases, the federal government created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). These Regulations are a mandated set of rules that truck drivers and companies must comply with when operating trucks in the United States.

An experienced Louisiana personal injury lawyer, who is familiar with truck crashes and resulting lawsuits, will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed by the trucker and trucking company involved in the accident. Furthermore, a personal injury attorney will have the resources and ability to get important records from the truck company and truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules to determine liability. Please call 1-866-650-6363 to speak with me regarding your truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.

Louisiana Interstates & Highways

Louisiana has complex interstate and state highway systems.

The Interstate Highways in Louisiana are: I-10, 1-12, I-20, I-49, I-55, I-59, I-110, I-210, I-220, I-310, I-510, I-610 and I-910.

The United State Highways in Louisiana include U.S. Routes 11, 51, 61, 63, 65, 71, 79, 80, 84, 90, 165, 167, 171, 190, 371 and 425.

Louisiana Facts

Louisiana became the 18th state in 1812. The state is located in Southern portion of the country and is known for being the home of the French Quarter in New Orleans. New Orleans is also the state’s largest city. Louisiana is ranked 31st in size, covering over 50,000 square miles, and the state is the 25th most populated state with almost 4.5 million residents. The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge. Louisiana is also the only state divided into parishes instead of counties.

Louisiana Transportation

In addition to the numerous interstate and state highways, Louisiana also provides several other means of transportation. The state has an intracoastal waterway for transporting goods and cargo by water. The state also offers railway travel, air travel and marine travel through ferries.

Louisiana Cities

Major cities in Louisiana include, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Bossier City, Houma, Kenner, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Iberia, New Orleans, Opelousas, Ruston, Shreveport, Slidell, Sulphur.

Louisiana Parishes

Louisiana Department of Transportation Information

District 02
504/437-3100
PO Box 9180
1440 US Hwy 90
Bridge City, LA 70096-9180

District 03
337/262-6100
PO Box 3648
428 Hugh Wallis Rd
Lafayette, LA 70502-3648

District 04
318/549-8300
PO Box 38
3339 Industrial Drive
Shreveport, LA 71161-0038

District 05
318/342-0100
PO Box 4068
8010 Desiard
Monroe, LA 71211-4068

District 07
337/437-9100
PO Box 1430
5827 Hwy 90 East
Lake Charles, LA 70602-1430

District 08
318/561-5100
PO Box 5945
3300 MacArthur Dr
Alexandria, LA 71307-5945

District 58
318/412-3100
PO Box 110
6217 Hwy 15
Chase, LA 71324-0110

District 61
225/231-4100
PO Box 831
8100 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0831

District 62
985/375-0100
685 N Morrison Blvd
Hammond, LA 70401

Important Phone Numbers

Current and updated road conditions, call #511
General information: 1.877.4LA.DOTD or 1.877.452.3683

If you are involved in a Louisiana truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney who has successfully handled truck accident cases on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance provider. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents and make sure you are aggressively represented.

Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, truck accident attorney John Page can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-866-650-6363. Call him personally and he will immediately alert his truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.

You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.