Plaquemines Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plaquemines 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 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plaquemines Parish compares with Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plaquemines Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Plaquemines Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Plaquemines Parish at a glance: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 174 crashes involving commercial trucks in Plaquemines Parish since 2015: 111 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-23 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Plaquemines Parish fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Plaquemines Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Plaquemines Parish) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plaquemines Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-23 | 136 |
| La-3017 | 11 |
| La-406 | 6 |
| La-39 | 6 |
| La-3137 | 3 |
| F Edward Hebert | 2 |
| Audubon | 1 |
| Belle Chasse | 1 |
Plaquemines Parish at a glance
| Population | 22,289 |
| Land area | 780.6 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,865 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plaquemines 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +126% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Plaquemines Parish
ZIP codes in Plaquemines Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Plaquemines Parish
How many truck crashes happen in Plaquemines Parish?
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plaquemines Parish (111 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish?
Truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish peak in February, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Plaquemines Parish?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plaquemines Parish since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Plaquemines Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plaquemines Parish?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.