ZIP 70372 (Labadieville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70372: 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
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 |
Assumption Parish sits below Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Assumption Parish: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 2.2% for Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Assumption Parish since 2015: 143 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70372 since 2015: SR-1 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-398 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70372 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Assumption Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-398 | 1 |
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 70372 at a glance
| Population | 1,968 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,659 |
| Median home value | $145,972 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70372
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70372?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Assumption Parish (143 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70372?
The worst month is November: 12.6% of truck crashes in Assumption Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70372?
Since 2015, Assumption Parish has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70372 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 76.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Assumption Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70372?
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.