ZIP 70512 (Arnaudville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70512: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Landry 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
19 of 846 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Landry Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Landry Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Landry Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Landry Parish sits below Louisiana on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. Landry Parish at a glance: 2.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 846 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Landry Parish since 2015: 692 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-49 (4), 3800 Nw Evangeline (1) and SR-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70512 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Landry Parish.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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. Landry Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| I-49 | 4 |
| 3800 Nw Evangeline | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Landry Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 283 |
| I-49 | 221 |
| La-182 | 39 |
| US-71 | 36 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| La-13 | 17 |
| La-31 | 17 |
| La-93 | 13 |
ZIP 70512 at a glance
| Population | 10,740 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,313 |
| Median home value | $166,636 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Landry 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 | 19 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 44 | +135% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 68 | +54% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 70 | +3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70512
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70512?
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Landry Parish (692 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70512?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70512: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70512?
Truck crashes in St. Landry Parish peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70512?
Since 2015, St. Landry Parish has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70512 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
St. Landry Parish records 89.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70512?
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.