ZIP 70051 (Garyville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. John the Baptist 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
12 of 603 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. John the Baptist Parish compares with Louisiana
St. John the Baptist Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. John the Baptist Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. John the Baptist Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.02 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Louisiana, St. John the Baptist Parish is lower on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. John the Baptist Parish at a glance: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. John the Baptist Parish. They injured 600 people and killed 49.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70051 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-3127 (5), US-61 (4) and SR-3213 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70051 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% 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 St. John the Baptist Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-3127 | 5 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-3213 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. John the Baptist Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 222 |
| US-61 | 126 |
| I-55 | 104 |
| US-51 | 27 |
| La-44 | 23 |
| La-3188 | 14 |
| La-3213 | 12 |
| La-3127 | 11 |
ZIP 70051 at a glance
| Population | 1,878 |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,888 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. John the Baptist 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 | 12 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +188% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 50 | +41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 51 | +2% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70051
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70051?
603 truck crashes have been reported in St. John the Baptist Parish since 2015, with 49 deaths and 600 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70051?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70051: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70051?
Truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish peak in September, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70051?
Since 2015, St. John the Baptist Parish has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70051 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. John the Baptist Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70051?
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.