ZIP 70065 (Kenner, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70065: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Jefferson Parish is lower on 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).
The headline for Jefferson Parish: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (111 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,008 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson Parish. They injured 1,488 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-90 (5), US-61 (2) and CR-NINE Mile Point Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
111 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (13% of them).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70065 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 Jefferson Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| US-90 | 5 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-NINE Mile Point Road | 1 |
| Lakeshore Dr | 1 |
| Pine Street | 1 |
| S Carrilton Ave | 1 |
| SR-3019 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 70065 at a glance
| Population | 48,936 |
| Density | 2,350 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,285 |
| Median home value | $263,798 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 160. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 70065
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70065?
Jefferson Parish has had 2,008 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,488 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70065?
I-10 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70065 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70065?
The worst month is August: 8.8% of truck crashes in Jefferson Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70065?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson Parish since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70065 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson Parish has 40.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70065?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.