ZIP 70392 (Patterson, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70392: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in St. Mary Parish: 1 in 95 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Mary Parish since 2015: 282 people were injured and 14 were 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%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-182 (1) and US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70392 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Mary Parish.
- Look at alternatives to US-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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.
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 | 5 |
| SR-182 | 1 |
| US-190 | 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 70392 at a glance
| Population | 8,173 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,959 |
| Median home value | $145,156 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 70392
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70392?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Mary Parish (282 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70392?
US-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70392 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70392?
The worst month is September: 12.7% of truck crashes in St. Mary Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70392?
Since 2015, St. Mary Parish has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70392 compared with Louisiana?
St. Mary Parish records 61.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70392?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.