ZIP 70340 (Amelia, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Mary 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 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Mary Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Mary Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Mary Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, St. Mary Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
St. Mary Parish at a glance: 1 in 95 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Mary Parish since 2015: 282 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
US-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70340 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-182 (1) and SR-398 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70340 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Mary Parish.
- Check whether your routes use US-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Mary Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 5 |
| SR-182 | 1 |
| SR-398 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Mary Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 198 |
| La-182 | 33 |
| La-70 | 13 |
| La-317 | 9 |
| La-3211 | 5 |
| La-83 | 4 |
| Victor Ii | 3 |
| La-87 | 3 |
ZIP 70340 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Mary 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 | 18 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +103% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | +3% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 26 | -28% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70340?
316 truck crashes have been reported in St. Mary Parish since 2015, with 14 deaths and 282 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70340?
NHTSA data shows US-90 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70340 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70340?
Truck crashes in St. Mary Parish peak in September, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70340?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in St. Mary Parish since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70340 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Mary Parish has 61.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70340?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.