ZIP 70380 (Morgan City, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70380: 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 |
St. Mary Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for St. Mary Parish: 1 in 95 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
St. Mary Parish has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70380 since 2015: US-90 (2), SR-182 (1) and SR-398 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70380 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Mary Parish.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 | 2 |
| 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 70380 at a glance
| Population | 20,529 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,595 |
| Median home value | $132,584 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70380
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70380?
St. Mary Parish has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70380?
September has the most truck crashes in St. Mary Parish, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70380?
Since 2015, St. Mary Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70380 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Mary Parish has 61.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70380?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.