ZIP 70391 (Paincourtville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70391: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for 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).
The headline for Assumption Parish: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 2.2% for Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Assumption Parish. They injured 143 people and killed 4.
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%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-3089 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70391 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-70 (2), SR-1 (1) and SR-75 (1).
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 70391 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Assumption Parish.
- Look at alternatives to SR-3089 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-3089 | 3 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| SR-942 | 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 70391 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70391
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70391?
Assumption Parish has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70391?
SR-3089 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70391 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70391?
Truck crashes in Assumption Parish peak in November, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70391?
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 70391 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Assumption Parish has 76.6 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70391?
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.