West Baton Rouge Parish, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Baton Rouge 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
8 of 1,234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Baton Rouge Parish compares with Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Baton Rouge Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 369.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.02 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
West Baton Rouge Parish sits below Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in West Baton Rouge Parish: 1 in 145 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 1,234 crashes involving commercial trucks in West Baton Rouge Parish since 2015: 1,202 people were injured and 44 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in West Baton Rouge Parish with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1 (7), SR-415 (3) and SR-76 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for West Baton Rouge Parish fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in West Baton Rouge Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| US-190 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Baton Rouge Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 556 |
| La-1 | 244 |
| US-190 | 147 |
| La-415 | 129 |
| La-76 | 31 |
| I-0 | 15 |
| Commercial | 13 |
| La-986 | 11 |
West Baton Rouge Parish at a glance
| Population | 28,425 |
| Land area | 192.3 sq mi |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,568 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Baton Rouge 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 | 31 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 56 | +80% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 99 | +78% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 97 | -2% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in West Baton Rouge Parish
ZIP codes in West Baton Rouge Parish
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about West Baton Rouge Parish
How many truck crashes happen in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Since 2015, 1,234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in West Baton Rouge Parish (1,202 injured, 44 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Baton Rouge Parish?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in West Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Baton Rouge Parish?
October has the most truck crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does West Baton Rouge Parish compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 369.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in West Baton Rouge Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Baton Rouge 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.