WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC
USDOT 1070703 • DBA: WASTE CONNECTIONS OF LOUISIANA • 500 SEVEN OAKS BOULEVARD, BRIDGE CITY, LA, 70094
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 134 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 134 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83F | Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (134 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARKS | LA-31 | ...005773 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-91 | ...003286 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Nov 19, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-507 | ...006972 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Nov 14, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-674 | ...006042 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL | LA-97 | ...003285 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Aug 6, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | CHAWEE | ...005292 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| May 5, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUSON | LA-95 | ...014369 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| May 5, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MARKSVILLE | GOVERNMENT | ...010655 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Sep 19, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | RURAL | LA-1 | ...018947 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Aug 25, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | LA-686 | ...005777 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | ALLEN | ...009589 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCOTT | I-10 | ...JL7071 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| May 15, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | RURAL | US-171 | ...003038 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ORLEANS | CYPRESS ACRES | ...001154 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Jan 6, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | RURAL | US-171 | ...MZ7705 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NATCHITOCHES | LA-1 | ...666527 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Dec 20, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US-80 | ...038940 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-10 | ...JG6495 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-365 | ...003280 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Sep 11, 2023 | LA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | RURAL | US-165 | ...001201 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-115 | ...001906 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Aug 1, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | RURAL | US-71 | ...331058 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Jul 14, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DERIDDER | US-171 | ...JG6493 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Jul 12, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | LAPALCO | ...001157 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ORLEANS | NEW ORLEANS - HAMMOND | ...018745 | WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA-2022-0032-US1480 | Apr 5, 2022 | 382.303(a) | $10,180 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events