ZIP 70422 (Amite, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70422: 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 70422: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70422: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tangipahoa Parish since 2015: 1,101 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70422 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (3), SR-40 (2) and Anderson Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (22% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70422 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-55 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| Anderson Lane | 1 |
| CR-HANO Road | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-1058 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 70422 at a glance
| Population | 15,399 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,560 |
| Median home value | $173,205 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70422
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70422?
Since 2015, 1,735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tangipahoa Parish (1,101 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70422?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70422: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70422?
June has the most truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70422?
Since 2015, Tangipahoa Parish has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70422 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
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 70422?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.