St. Martin Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Martin 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
9 of 1,039 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Martin Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Martin Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Martin Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Martin Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 173.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.86 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Martin Parish has lower values than Louisiana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
St. Martin Parish at a glance: 1 in 122 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
St. Martin Parish has recorded 1,039 truck crashes since 2015, with 877 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: SR-94 (2), US-90 (2) and SR-182 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for St. Martin Parish fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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. Martin Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Martin Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| SR-182 | 1 |
| SR-347 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Martin Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 640 |
| La-347 | 72 |
| US-90 | 57 |
| I-0 | 41 |
| La-31 | 39 |
| La-328 | 36 |
| La-182 | 27 |
| La-94 | 21 |
St. Martin Parish at a glance
| Population | 51,218 |
| Land area | 737.5 sq mi |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,132 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Martin 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 53 | +179% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 87 | +62% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 78 | -10% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 78. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Martin Parish
ZIP codes in St. Martin Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Martin Parish
How many truck accidents are there in St. Martin Parish?
1,039 truck crashes have been reported in St. Martin Parish since 2015, with 26 deaths and 877 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Martin Parish?
I-10 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck in St. Martin Parish since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Martin Parish?
Truck crashes in St. Martin Parish peak in March, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Martin Parish?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Martin Parish since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in St. Martin Parish compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Martin Parish has 173.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Martin 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.