ZIP 70457 (Saint Benedict, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70457: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 70457: 2.3× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70457: 1.8 in 2016–19, 4.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 2,107 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Tammany Parish since 2015: 1,235 people were injured and 68 were 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by US-190 (4), SR-25 (2) and SR-435 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70457 fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Tammany Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 12 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-435 | 2 |
| SR-437 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-LOWE Davis Road | 1 |
| CR-WILLIE Road | 1 |
| SR-1077 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 70457 at a glance
| Population | 143 |
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 182 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 7.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70457
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70457?
Since 2015, 2,107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Tammany Parish (1,235 injured, 68 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70457?
Since 2015, I-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70457: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70457?
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 70457?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Tammany Parish since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70457 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Tammany Parish has 64.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70457?
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.