ZIP 70052 (Gramercy, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. James 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
4 of 334 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. James Parish compares with Louisiana
St. James Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. James Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. James Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, St. James Parish is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 70052: I-10 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70052 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 334 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. James Parish since 2015: 300 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70052 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-3127 (4), US-61 (4) and SR-3213 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70052 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 St. James Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-3127 | 4 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-3213 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. James Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 62 |
| La-70 | 56 |
| US-61 | 43 |
| La-3125 | 34 |
| La-20 | 30 |
| La-3127 | 28 |
| La-44 | 28 |
| La-18 | 15 |
ZIP 70052 at a glance
| Population | 3,171 |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,392 |
| Median home value | $222,394 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. James 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +41% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +11% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70052
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70052?
St. James Parish has had 334 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 300 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70052?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70052: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70052?
October has the most truck crashes in St. James Parish, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70052?
Since 2015, St. James Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70052 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. James Parish has 154.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70052?
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.