ZIP 70427 (Bogalusa, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70427: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Washington Parish is lower on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70427 happened on SR-16 (1) and SR-21 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70427 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Washington Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 70427 at a glance
| Population | 17,596 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,074 |
| Median home value | $128,080 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70427
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70427?
Washington Parish has had 314 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 285 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70427?
The worst month is August: 12.7% of truck crashes in Washington Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70427?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington Parish since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70427 compared with Louisiana?
Washington Parish records 59.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70427?
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.