ZIP 70458 (Slidell, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70458: 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 sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 70458: I-10 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 70458.
Overview
Police reported 2,107 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Tammany Parish since 2015: 1,235 people were injured and 68 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70458 is I-10, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-12 (10), CR-E Forest Dr (1) and I-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70458 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-10 | 12 |
| I-12 | 10 |
| CR-E Forest Dr | 1 |
| I-59 | 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 70458 at a glance
| Population | 39,034 |
| Density | 722 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,843 |
| Median home value | $237,020 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 70458
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70458?
2,107 truck crashes have been reported in St. Tammany Parish since 2015, with 68 deaths and 1,235 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70458?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70458 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70458?
August has the most truck crashes in St. Tammany Parish, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70458?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in St. Tammany Parish since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70458 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Tammany Parish has 64.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70458?
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.