ZIP 70448 (Mandeville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70448: 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 sits below Louisiana on 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 70448: I-12 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70448 since 2015.
Overview
St. Tammany Parish has recorded 2,107 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,235 people injured and 68 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-12 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70448 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-190 (4), SR-59 (2) and SR-435 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70448 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 13 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| SR-435 | 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 70448 at a glance
| Population | 26,338 |
| Density | 464 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,682 |
| Median home value | $340,063 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 70448
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70448?
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 70448?
Since 2015, I-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70448: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70448?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70448?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Tammany Parish since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70448 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 70448?
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.