ZIP 70462 (Springfield, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston Parish compares with Louisiana
Livingston Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Livingston Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 70462: I-12 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 70462.
Overview
Livingston Parish has recorded 1,334 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,001 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70462 is I-12, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-55 (3), CR-N James Chapel Rd (1) and SR-1040 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
33 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70462 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; 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
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 Livingston Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 8 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| CR-N James Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-1040 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 644 |
| La-447 | 92 |
| La-16 | 83 |
| US-190 | 75 |
| La-3002 | 54 |
| La-63 | 42 |
| La-1026 | 30 |
| La-42 | 25 |
ZIP 70462 at a glance
| Population | 5,593 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,045 |
| Median home value | $207,667 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 66 | +221% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 105 | +60% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 113 | +8% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70462
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70462?
Since 2015, 1,334 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston Parish (1,001 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70462?
I-12 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70462 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70462?
September has the most truck crashes in Livingston Parish, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70462?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston Parish since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70462 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70462?
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.