Village St. George, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Village St. George: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Village St. George 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in East Baton Rouge Parish: September more garbage-truck crashes happen in September than in any other month (17%).
Overview
East Baton Rouge Parish has recorded 3,595 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,590 people injured and 78 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Village St. George since 2015, this page uses East Baton Rouge Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-10 (7), US-61 (7) and SR-30 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
71 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is September, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.0, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Village St. George fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 8 |
| I-10 | 7 |
| US-61 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 4 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| 1100 S Foster Dr | 1 |
| 200 N 22nd Street | 1 |
| CR-ONEAL Lane | 1 |
| CR-PERKINS Road | 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 |
Village St. George at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70810) | $92,098 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70810) | $364,722 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 308. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Village St. George
How many truck crashes happen in Village St. George?
Since 2015, 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in East Baton Rouge Parish (2,590 injured, 78 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Village St. George?
Since 2015, I-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Village St. George: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Village St. George?
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 Village St. George?
Since 2015, East Baton Rouge Parish has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Village St. George compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
East Baton Rouge Parish records 67.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Village St. George?
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.