ZIP 70082 (Pointe A La Hache, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70082: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Plaquemines 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
7 of 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plaquemines Parish compares with Louisiana
Plaquemines Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plaquemines Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Plaquemines Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Plaquemines Parish: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Plaquemines Parish. They injured 111 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70082 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-23 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70082 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plaquemines Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plaquemines Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-23 | 136 |
| La-3017 | 11 |
| La-406 | 6 |
| La-39 | 6 |
| La-3137 | 3 |
| F Edward Hebert | 2 |
| Audubon | 1 |
| Belle Chasse | 1 |
ZIP 70082 at a glance
| Population | 674 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plaquemines 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +126% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +22% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70082
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70082?
Plaquemines Parish has had 174 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70082?
February has the most truck crashes in Plaquemines Parish, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70082?
Since 2015, Plaquemines Parish has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70082 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Plaquemines Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70082?
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.