Garyville, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garyville 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 |
St. John the Baptist Parish has lower values than Louisiana for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. John the Baptist Parish at a glance: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Garyville since 2015; patterns below come from St. John the Baptist Parish as a whole.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-3127 (5), US-61 (5) 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 Garyville fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-3127 | 5 |
| US-61 | 5 |
| 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 |
Garyville at a glance
| Land area | 14.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70051) | $87,888 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garyville
How many truck accidents are there in Garyville?
603 truck crashes have been reported in St. John the Baptist Parish since 2015, with 49 deaths and 600 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Garyville?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garyville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Garyville?
The worst month is September: 12.1% of truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Garyville?
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 Garyville compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. John the Baptist Parish has 131.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Garyville?
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.