St. John the Baptist Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. John the Baptist 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
12 of 603 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. John the Baptist Parish compares with Louisiana
St. John the Baptist Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. John the Baptist Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. John the Baptist Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.02 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
St. John the Baptist Parish has lower values than Louisiana for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. John the Baptist Parish at a glance: 8.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
St. John the Baptist Parish has recorded 603 truck crashes since 2015, with 600 people injured and 49 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-10 (4), I-55 (4) and SR-3127 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for St. John the Baptist Parish fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. John the Baptist Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. John the Baptist Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 6 |
| I-10 | 4 |
| I-55 | 4 |
| SR-3127 | 3 |
| SR-3213 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. John the Baptist Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 222 |
| US-61 | 126 |
| I-55 | 104 |
| US-51 | 27 |
| La-44 | 23 |
| La-3188 | 14 |
| La-3213 | 12 |
| La-3127 | 11 |
St. John the Baptist Parish at a glance
| Population | 39,694 |
| Land area | 214.5 sq mi |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,486 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. John the Baptist 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 | 12 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +188% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 50 | +41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 51 | +2% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. John the Baptist Parish
ZIP codes in St. John the Baptist Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. John the Baptist Parish
How many truck crashes happen in St. John the Baptist Parish?
603 truck crashes have been reported in St. John the Baptist Parish since 2015, with 49 deaths and 600 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. John the Baptist Parish?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. John the Baptist Parish?
September has the most truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. John the Baptist Parish?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. John the Baptist Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish compare with Louisiana?
St. John the Baptist Parish records 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. John the Baptist 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.