ZIP 70456 (Roseland, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70456: 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 |
Tangipahoa Parish has lower values than Louisiana for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 70456 at a glance: I-55 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70456 since 2015.
Overview
Tangipahoa Parish has recorded 1,735 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,101 people injured and 49 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-16 (3), Anderson Lane (1) and CR-HANO Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (22% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70456 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish.
- 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 Tangipahoa Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Anderson Lane | 1 |
| CR-HANO Road | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-1058 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 70456 at a glance
| Population | 3,193 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,399 |
| Median home value | $114,047 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 155 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70456
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70456?
Since 2015, 1,735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tangipahoa Parish (1,101 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70456?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70456: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70456?
June has the most truck crashes in Tangipahoa Parish, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70456?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Tangipahoa Parish since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 70456 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
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 70456?
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.