ZIP 70050 (Empire, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70050: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Plaquemines 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
7 of 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plaquemines Parish compares with Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plaquemines Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Plaquemines Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Plaquemines Parish: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Plaquemines Parish has recorded 174 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70050 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70050 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Plaquemines Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plaquemines Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-23 | 136 |
| La-3017 | 11 |
| La-406 | 6 |
| La-39 | 6 |
| La-3137 | 3 |
| F Edward Hebert | 2 |
| Audubon | 1 |
| Belle Chasse | 1 |
ZIP 70050 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plaquemines 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +126% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70050
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70050?
174 truck crashes have been reported in Plaquemines Parish since 2015, with 3 deaths and 111 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70050?
February has the most truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70050?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plaquemines Parish since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70050 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Plaquemines Parish has 68.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70050?
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.