ZIP 70452 (Pearl River, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70452: 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 70452: I-12 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70452 since 2015.
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
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, I-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-10 (6), I-59 (2) and CR-E Forest Dr (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70452 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 8 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| CR-E Forest Dr | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 70452 at a glance
| Population | 12,650 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $235,708 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 70452
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70452?
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 70452?
Since 2015, I-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70452: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70452?
Truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish peak in August, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70452?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in St. Tammany Parish since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70452 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Tammany Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70452?
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.