Addis, LA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Addis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Addis and West Baton Rouge Parish, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use West Baton Rouge Parish numbers.
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 runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
West Baton Rouge Parish at a glance: 1 in 145 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.2% in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Addis since 2015, this page uses West Baton Rouge Parish numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Addis with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (10), SR-415 (3) and US-190 (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 Addis fleets
- Build extra time into October 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 West Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| SR-1 | 10 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| 1100 S Foster Dr | 1 |
| 200 N 22nd Street | 1 |
| CR-WINBOURNE Ave | 1 |
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 |
Addis at a glance
| Population | 7,538 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,793 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 70710) | $108,041 |
| Median home value (ZIP 70710) | $247,138 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 97 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Addis
How many truck crashes happen in Addis?
1,234 truck crashes have been reported in West Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, with 44 deaths and 1,202 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Addis?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Addis: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Addis?
October has the most truck crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Addis?
Since 2015, West Baton Rouge Parish has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Addis compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 369.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in West Baton Rouge Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Addis?
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.