Erwinville, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Erwinville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Erwinville and Pointe Coupee Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pointe Coupee Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pointe Coupee Parish compares with Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pointe Coupee Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pointe Coupee Parish has lower values than Louisiana for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pointe Coupee Parish: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Pointe Coupee Parish has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Erwinville since 2015, this page uses Pointe Coupee Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-190 (5), SR-76 (3) and SR-415 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Erwinville fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.4% 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 Pointe Coupee Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| SR-415 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pointe Coupee Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 160 |
| La-1 | 64 |
| La-77 | 13 |
| La-10 | 13 |
| La-78 | 9 |
| La-416 | 7 |
| La-413 | 5 |
| La-414 | 4 |
Erwinville at a glance
| Land area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70752) | $111,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70752) | $214,897 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pointe Coupee 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | +142% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +20% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Erwinville
How many truck accidents are there in Erwinville?
308 truck crashes have been reported in Pointe Coupee Parish since 2015, with 20 deaths and 278 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Erwinville?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Erwinville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Erwinville?
Truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Erwinville?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pointe Coupee Parish since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Erwinville compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Pointe Coupee Parish has 133.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Erwinville?
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.