ZIP 70454 (Ponchatoula, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70454: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tangipahoa 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tangipahoa Parish compares with Louisiana
Tangipahoa Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tangipahoa Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tangipahoa Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Tangipahoa Parish is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 70454: I-55 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 70454.
Overview
Police reported 1,735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tangipahoa Parish since 2015: 1,101 people were injured and 49 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70454 is I-55, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-12 (5), SR-22 (2) and SR-3158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (22%).
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70454 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April 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 Tangipahoa Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| I-12 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-3158 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tangipahoa Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 600 |
| I-55 | 410 |
| US-51 | 136 |
| US-190 | 103 |
| La-445 | 56 |
| La-3158 | 38 |
| La-22 | 35 |
| La-16 | 29 |
ZIP 70454 at a glance
| Population | 34,564 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,611 |
| Median home value | $230,438 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tangipahoa 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 | 44 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 99 | +127% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 128 | +29% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 155 | +21% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 155. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70454
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70454?
Tangipahoa Parish has had 1,735 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,101 people and killing 49.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70454?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70454 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70454?
June has the most truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70454?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tangipahoa Parish since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70454 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Tangipahoa Parish has 106.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70454?
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.