ZIP 70090 (Vacherie, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70090: 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. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 70090: SR-3127 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70090: 4 since 2015.
Overview
St. James Parish has recorded 334 truck crashes since 2015, with 300 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70090 is SR-3127, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-3213 (2), US-61 (2) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70090 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. James Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3127 | 4 |
| SR-3213 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| 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 70090 at a glance
| Population | 6,447 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,654 |
| Median home value | $209,634 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70090
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70090?
St. James Parish has had 334 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 300 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70090?
Since 2015, SR-3127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70090: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70090?
Truck crashes in St. James Parish peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70090?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. James Parish since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70090 compared with Louisiana?
St. James Parish records 154.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70090?
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.