ZIP 70339 (Pierre Part, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70339: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Assumption 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 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Assumption Parish compares with Louisiana
Assumption Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Assumption Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Assumption Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Assumption Parish is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Assumption Parish at a glance: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 2.2% for Louisiana.
Overview
Assumption Parish has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 70339.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70339 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Assumption Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Assumption Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-70 | 48 |
| La-1 | 44 |
| La-308 | 27 |
| US-90 | 17 |
| La-662 | 11 |
| La-398 | 7 |
| La-1010 | 3 |
| La-1004 | 2 |
ZIP 70339 at a glance
| Population | 4,848 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,659 |
| Median home value | $168,945 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Assumption 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 14 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | -12% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70339
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70339?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Assumption Parish since 2015, with 4 deaths and 143 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70339?
November has the most truck crashes in Assumption Parish, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70339?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Assumption Parish since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70339 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Assumption Parish has 76.6 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70339?
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.