ZIP 70426 (Angie, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70426: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
9 of 314 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington Parish compares with Louisiana
Washington Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Washington Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Washington Parish at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Washington Parish has recorded 314 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70426 since 2015: SR-21 (1) and SR-35 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70426 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Parish.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-21 | 64 |
| La-10 | 47 |
| La-16 | 32 |
| La-25 | 20 |
| La-436 | 13 |
| La-450 | 12 |
| La-60 | 12 |
| La-438 | 11 |
ZIP 70426 at a glance
| Population | 6,090 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,821 |
| Median home value | $145,282 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +88% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | +41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | -19% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70426
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70426?
314 truck crashes have been reported in Washington Parish since 2015, with 15 deaths and 285 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70426?
August has the most truck crashes in Washington Parish, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70426?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington Parish since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70426 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 59.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70426?
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.