ZIP 70402 (Hammond, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70402: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tangipahoa 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tangipahoa Parish compares with Louisiana
Tangipahoa Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tangipahoa Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Tangipahoa Parish is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 70402: I-12 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70402: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,735 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tangipahoa Parish. They injured 1,101 people and killed 49.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-55 (7), SR-22 (2) and SR-40 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Their busiest month is April, with 22% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.8, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70402 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tangipahoa Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 10 |
| I-55 | 7 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| SR-442 | 2 |
| SR-445 | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| CR-N James Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-1040 | 1 |
| SR-1054 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tangipahoa Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 600 |
| I-55 | 410 |
| US-51 | 136 |
| US-190 | 103 |
| La-445 | 56 |
| La-3158 | 38 |
| La-22 | 35 |
| La-16 | 29 |
ZIP 70402 at a glance
| Population | 1,850 |
| Density | 5,813 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tangipahoa 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 | 44 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 99 | +127% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 128 | +29% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 155 | +21% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 155. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70402
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70402?
1,735 truck crashes have been reported in Tangipahoa Parish since 2015, with 49 deaths and 1,101 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70402?
NHTSA data shows I-12 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70402 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70402?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70402?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tangipahoa Parish since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70402 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 106.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tangipahoa Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70402?
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.