ZIP 70068 (La Place, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70068: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for St. John the Baptist Parish: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70068 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (4), US-61 (4) and I-10 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70068 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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. John the Baptist Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 4 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| I-10 | 3 |
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 70068 at a glance
| Population | 32,720 |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,459 |
| Median home value | $201,553 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 70068
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70068?
603 truck crashes have been reported in St. John the Baptist Parish since 2015, with 49 deaths and 600 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70068?
The worst month is September: 12.1% of truck crashes in St. John the Baptist Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70068?
Since 2015, St. John the Baptist Parish has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70068 compared with Louisiana?
St. John the Baptist Parish records 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70068?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.