ZIP 70122 (New Orleans, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70122: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orleans 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans Parish compares with Louisiana
Orleans Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orleans Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.04 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Orleans Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 70122: I-10 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 70122.
Overview
Orleans Parish has recorded 2,400 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,415 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 8.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by US-90 (6), I-610 (2) and SR-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
70 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70122 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Orleans Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| US-90 | 6 |
| I-610 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Almonaster Ave | 1 |
| CR-LAPALCO Boulevard | 1 |
| CR-NINE Mile Point Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 628 |
| US-90 | 278 |
| I-610 | 123 |
| Claiborne | 61 |
| Chef Menteur | 51 |
| Tchoupitoulas | 44 |
| Earhart | 41 |
| Almonaster | 40 |
ZIP 70122 at a glance
| Population | 35,253 |
| Density | 2,171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,455 |
| Median home value | $284,562 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 7 | — | 5.1 |
| 2000s | 105 | +1457% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 233 | +122% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 175 | -25% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 175. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70122
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70122?
2,400 truck crashes have been reported in Orleans Parish since 2015, with 46 deaths and 2,415 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70122?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70122: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70122?
Truck crashes in Orleans Parish peak in July, with 8.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70122?
Garbage trucks were involved in 70 reported crashes in Orleans Parish since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70122 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orleans Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70122?
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.