ZIP 70445 (Lacombe, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70445: 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 |
St. Tammany Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 70445: I-12 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 70445.
Overview
St. Tammany Parish has recorded 2,107 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,235 people injured and 68 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: US-190 (2), CR-E Forest Dr (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70445 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-12; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 St. Tammany Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 10 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| CR-E Forest Dr | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 70445 at a glance
| Population | 9,288 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,394 |
| Median home value | $206,184 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 182 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 7.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70445
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70445?
Since 2015, 2,107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Tammany Parish (1,235 injured, 68 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70445?
I-12 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70445 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70445?
August has the most truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70445?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Tammany Parish since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70445 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Tammany Parish has 64.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70445?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.