Edgard, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edgard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edgard and St. John the Baptist Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. John the Baptist Parish numbers.
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 |
Compared with Louisiana, St. John the Baptist Parish is lower on 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.
The headline for St. John the Baptist Parish: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. John the Baptist Parish. They injured 600 people and killed 49.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Edgard had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. John the Baptist Parish numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Edgard is SR-3127, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-61 (6), I-10 (4) and SR-3213 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for Edgard fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish.
- Look at alternatives to SR-3127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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. John the Baptist Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3127 | 7 |
| US-61 | 6 |
| I-10 | 4 |
| SR-3213 | 2 |
| 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 |
Edgard at a glance
| Land area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70049) | $68,953 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70049) | $210,385 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edgard
How common are truck crashes in Edgard?
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. John the Baptist Parish (600 injured, 49 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Edgard?
NHTSA data shows SR-3127 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Edgard since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Edgard?
September has the most truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Edgard?
Since 2015, St. John the Baptist Parish has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Edgard compare with Louisiana?
St. John the Baptist Parish records 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Edgard?
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.