Assumption Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Assumption Parish: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
7 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Assumption Parish compares with Louisiana
Assumption Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Assumption Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Assumption Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Assumption Parish sits below Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Assumption Parish: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Assumption Parish. They injured 143 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Assumption Parish since 2015: SR-398 (1) and SR-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Assumption Parish fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Assumption Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Assumption Parish) |
|---|---|
| SR-398 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Assumption Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-70 | 48 |
| La-1 | 44 |
| La-308 | 27 |
| US-90 | 17 |
| La-662 | 11 |
| La-398 | 7 |
| La-1010 | 3 |
| La-1004 | 2 |
Assumption Parish at a glance
| Population | 20,050 |
| Land area | 344.0 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,665 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Assumption 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | -12% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Assumption Parish
ZIP codes in Assumption Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Assumption Parish
How common are truck crashes in Assumption Parish?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Assumption Parish (143 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Assumption Parish?
The worst month is November: 12.6% of truck crashes in Assumption Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Assumption Parish?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Assumption Parish since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Assumption Parish compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Assumption Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Assumption Parish?
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.