Pleasure Bend, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasure Bend: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasure Bend and St. James Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. James Parish numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 334 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. James Parish compares with Louisiana
St. James Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. James Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. James Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
St. James Parish has lower values than Louisiana for garbage-truck share, 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 injuries per crash.
Pleasure Bend at a glance: SR-3127 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Pleasure Bend.
Overview
St. James Parish has recorded 334 truck crashes since 2015, with 300 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pleasure Bend since 2015, this page uses St. James Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-3127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-3213 (2), SR-20 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Pleasure Bend fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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. James Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3127 | 5 |
| SR-3213 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. James Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 62 |
| La-70 | 56 |
| US-61 | 43 |
| La-3125 | 34 |
| La-20 | 30 |
| La-3127 | 28 |
| La-44 | 28 |
| La-18 | 15 |
Pleasure Bend at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70090) | $61,654 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70090) | $209,634 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. James 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +41% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +11% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasure Bend
How many truck accidents are there in Pleasure Bend?
St. James Parish has had 334 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 300 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pleasure Bend?
Since 2015, SR-3127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pleasure Bend: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pleasure Bend?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in St. James Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pleasure Bend?
Since 2015, St. James Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Pleasure Bend compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. James Parish has 154.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pleasure Bend?
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.