St. Helena Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Helena 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
6 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Helena Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Helena Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Helena Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 0.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 92% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
St. Helena Parish sits below Louisiana on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
St. Helena Parish at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Helena Parish since 2015: 80 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.5% 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-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-10 (3), SR-1043 (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for St. Helena Parish fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Helena Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.3% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 St. Helena Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Helena Parish) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| SR-1043 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Helena Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-16 | 44 |
| La-43 | 17 |
| La-10 | 12 |
| La-449 | 9 |
| La-448 | 7 |
| La-37 | 7 |
| La-63 | 6 |
| La-38 | 6 |
St. Helena Parish at a glance
| Population | 10,857 |
| Land area | 408.5 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,017 |
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Helena 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +76% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -4% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Helena Parish
ZIP codes in St. Helena Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Helena Parish
How common are truck crashes in St. Helena Parish?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Helena Parish (80 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Helena Parish?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in St. Helena Parish: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Helena Parish?
July has the most truck crashes in St. Helena Parish, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Helena Parish?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in St. Helena Parish since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does St. Helena Parish compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
St. Helena Parish records 99.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Helena 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.