ZIP 70455 (Robert, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70455: 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.
ZIP 70455 at a glance: I-12 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70455: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Tangipahoa Parish has recorded 1,735 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,101 people injured and 49 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (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%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-12 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70455 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (3), US-190 (3) and SR-445 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Their busiest month is April, with 22% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70455 fleets
- Build extra time into June 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.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish.
- 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-12 | 6 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| SR-445 | 2 |
| CR-WILLIE Road | 1 |
| SR-1065 | 1 |
| SR-1077 | 1 |
| SR-3158 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-442 | 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 70455 at a glance
| Population | 2,181 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,182 |
| Median home value | $198,458 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 155. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70455
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70455?
Since 2015, 1,735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tangipahoa Parish (1,101 injured, 49 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70455?
I-12 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70455 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70455?
June has the most truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70455?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Tangipahoa Parish since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70455 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 106.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tangipahoa Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70455?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.