ZIP 70002 (Metairie, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson Parish, 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson Parish compares with Louisiana
Jefferson Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Jefferson Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Louisiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jefferson Parish: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (111 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,008 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson Parish. They injured 1,488 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (8.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-90 (6), I-610 (2) and SR-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70002 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson Parish.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 11 |
| US-90 | 6 |
| I-610 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Almonaster Ave | 1 |
| CR-LAPALCO Boulevard | 1 |
| CR-NINE Mile Point Road | 1 |
| CR-POYDRAS St | 1 |
| Calliope Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 445 |
| US-90 | 319 |
| US-61 | 150 |
| La-3152 | 84 |
| La-18 | 65 |
| Veterans | 58 |
| La-49 | 50 |
| Lapalco | 45 |
ZIP 70002 at a glance
| Population | 19,426 |
| Density | 2,325 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,436 |
| Median home value | $381,882 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 48 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 135 | +183% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 187 | +38% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 160 | -14% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 160 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70002
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70002?
2,008 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson Parish since 2015, with 28 deaths and 1,488 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70002?
I-10 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70002 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70002?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Parish, 8.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70002?
Since 2015, Jefferson Parish has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70002 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson Parish has 40.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70002?
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.