ZIP 70450 (Mount Hermon, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70450: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Washington Parish at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 314 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington Parish since 2015: 285 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70450 is SR-440, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-MT Pisgah Road (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70450 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-440 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-440 | 2 |
| CR-MT Pisgah Road | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 70450 at a glance
| Population | 2,921 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,333 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 70450
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70450?
314 truck crashes have been reported in Washington Parish since 2015, with 15 deaths and 285 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70450?
SR-440 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70450 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70450?
Truck crashes in Washington Parish peak in August, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70450?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington Parish since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70450 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington Parish has 59.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70450?
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.