Arabi, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arabi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arabi and St. Bernard Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Bernard Parish numbers.
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 |
Compared with Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish is lower on 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
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Bernard Parish. They injured 125 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Arabi since 2015, this page uses St. Bernard Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Arabi with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-90 (6), SR-46 (5) and I-610 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Arabi fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 11 |
| US-90 | 6 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| I-610 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Almonaster Ave | 1 |
| CR-POYDRAS St | 1 |
| Calliope Street | 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 |
Arabi at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70032) | $56,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70032) | $225,898 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arabi
How common are truck crashes in Arabi?
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 Arabi?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arabi: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arabi?
Truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish peak in March, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arabi?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Bernard Parish since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Arabi 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arabi?
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.