ZIP 70092 (Violet, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70092: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Bernard 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
5 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Bernard Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Bernard Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Bernard Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in St. Bernard Parish: March worst month: 14.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
St. Bernard Parish has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% 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 70092 is SR-46, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-47 (2), US-90 (2) and Almonaster Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70092 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish.
- Check whether your routes use SR-46, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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. Bernard Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 5 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Almonaster Ave | 1 |
| Poland Ave | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| US-90B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Bernard Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-46 | 77 |
| La-39 | 43 |
| La-47 | 36 |
| La-300 | 5 |
| Weinberger | 2 |
| Aycock | 1 |
| Bartolo | 1 |
| Chalona | 1 |
ZIP 70092 at a glance
| Population | 6,936 |
| Density | 622 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,188 |
| Median home value | $165,459 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Bernard 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 | 5 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +71% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +79% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -15% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70092
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70092?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Bernard Parish (125 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70092?
Since 2015, SR-46 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70092: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70092?
Truck crashes in St. Bernard Parish peak in March, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70092?
Since 2015, St. Bernard Parish has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70092 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Bernard Parish has 34.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70092?
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.