St. Bernard Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Bernard 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
5 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Bernard Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Bernard Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Bernard Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
St. Bernard Parish at a glance: March worst month: 14.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 181 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Bernard Parish since 2015: 125 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-46 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-300 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for St. Bernard Parish fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-46 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 St. Bernard Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Bernard Parish) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 5 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Bernard Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-46 | 77 |
| La-39 | 43 |
| La-47 | 36 |
| La-300 | 5 |
| Weinberger | 2 |
| Aycock | 1 |
| Bartolo | 1 |
| Chalona | 1 |
St. Bernard Parish at a glance
| Population | 44,783 |
| Land area | 377.5 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,782 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Bernard 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +71% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +79% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -15% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Bernard Parish
ZIP codes in St. Bernard Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Bernard Parish
How common are truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish?
181 truck crashes have been reported in St. Bernard Parish since 2015, with 9 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. Bernard Parish?
SR-46 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in St. Bernard Parish since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish?
Truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish peak in March, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Bernard Parish?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Bernard Parish since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does St. Bernard Parish compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Bernard Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Bernard 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.