ZIP 70032 (Arabi, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70032: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Bernard 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
5 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Bernard Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Bernard Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for St. Bernard Parish: March the month with the most truck crashes: 14.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Bernard Parish. They injured 125 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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). After it: US-90 (6), SR-46 (5) and I-610 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70032 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% 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
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 St. Bernard 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 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| I-610 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Almonaster Ave | 1 |
| CR-POYDRAS St | 1 |
| Calliope Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Bernard Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-46 | 77 |
| La-39 | 43 |
| La-47 | 36 |
| La-300 | 5 |
| Weinberger | 2 |
| Aycock | 1 |
| Bartolo | 1 |
| Chalona | 1 |
ZIP 70032 at a glance
| Population | 4,625 |
| Density | 874 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,813 |
| Median home value | $225,898 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Bernard 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +71% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +79% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -15% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70032
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70032?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Bernard Parish (125 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70032?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70032 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70032?
March has the most truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish, 14.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70032?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Bernard Parish since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70032 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 34.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Bernard Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70032?
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.