ZIP 70053 (Gretna, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70053: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jefferson Parish at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.2% in 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
The worst month is August with 8.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70053 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-90 (6), SR-46 (5) and I-610 (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%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70053 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, 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.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson Parish.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Jefferson Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| US-90 | 6 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| I-610 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Almonaster Ave | 1 |
| CR-LAPALCO Boulevard | 1 |
| CR-NINE Mile Point Road | 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 70053 at a glance
| Population | 16,621 |
| Density | 1,874 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,950 |
| Median home value | $238,747 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 160. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 70053
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70053?
Jefferson Parish has had 2,008 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,488 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70053?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70053: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70053?
The worst month is August: 8.8% of truck crashes in Jefferson Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70053?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson Parish since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70053 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70053?
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.