ZIP 70437 (Folsom, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70437: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Tammany 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Tammany Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Tammany Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Tammany Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Tammany Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 70437 at a glance: SR-25 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 70437.
Overview
Police reported 2,107 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Tammany Parish since 2015: 1,235 people were injured and 68 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-445 (2), CR-WILLIE Road (1) and SR-1077 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70437 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-25, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 St. Tammany Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| SR-445 | 2 |
| CR-WILLIE Road | 1 |
| SR-1077 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-437 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Tammany Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 795 |
| I-10 | 280 |
| US-190 | 227 |
| I-59 | 114 |
| La-21 | 57 |
| La-59 | 43 |
| US-11 | 35 |
| La-25 | 33 |
ZIP 70437 at a glance
| Population | 8,030 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,280 |
| Median home value | $296,813 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Tammany 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 | 56 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 129 | +130% | 4.8 |
| 2010s | 157 | +22% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 182 | +16% | 7.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 182. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 7.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70437
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70437?
St. Tammany Parish has had 2,107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,235 people and killing 68.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70437?
NHTSA data shows SR-25 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70437 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70437?
August has the most truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70437?
Since 2015, St. Tammany Parish has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70437 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
St. Tammany Parish records 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70437?
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.