Central, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central and East Baton Rouge Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use East Baton Rouge Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How East Baton Rouge Parish compares with Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Baton Rouge Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
East Baton Rouge Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Central: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Central (3.2 → 5.4).
Overview
Police reported 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015: 2,590 people were injured and 78 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 45 truck crashes were reported in Central since 2015; patterns below come from East Baton Rouge Parish as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: SR-67 (6), I-12 (5) and SR-16 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
71 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Central fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 10 |
| SR-67 | 6 |
| I-12 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| SR-1019 | 2 |
| SR-1026 | 2 |
| SR-3034 | 2 |
| CR-ONEAL Lane | 1 |
| CR-WINBOURNE Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Baton Rouge Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 774 |
| US-61 | 346 |
| I-12 | 308 |
| I-0 | 266 |
| I-110 | 180 |
| La-37 | 120 |
| US-190 | 106 |
| La-67 | 82 |
Central at a glance
| Population | 30,161 |
| Land area | 62.3 sq mi |
| Density | 484 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70818) | $78,432 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70818) | $268,225 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Baton Rouge 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 | 39 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 191 | +388% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 285 | +50% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 308 | +8% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 308. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central
How many truck accidents are there in Central?
Since 2015, 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in East Baton Rouge Parish (2,590 injured, 78 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Central?
US-61 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Central since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Central?
Truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish peak in September, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Central?
Since 2015, East Baton Rouge Parish has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Central compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, East Baton Rouge Parish has 67.6 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Central?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.