ZIP 70517 (Breaux Bridge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70517: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Martin 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
9 of 1,039 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Martin Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Martin Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Martin Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Martin Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 173.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.86 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, St. Martin Parish is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in St. Martin Parish: 1 in 122 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
St. Martin Parish has recorded 1,039 truck crashes since 2015, with 877 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% 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 (10). After it: SR-94 (2) and SR-347 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70517 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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. Martin Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| SR-94 | 2 |
| SR-347 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Martin Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 640 |
| La-347 | 72 |
| US-90 | 57 |
| I-0 | 41 |
| La-31 | 39 |
| La-328 | 36 |
| La-182 | 27 |
| La-94 | 21 |
ZIP 70517 at a glance
| Population | 26,024 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,778 |
| Median home value | $170,499 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Martin 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 53 | +179% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 87 | +62% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 78 | -10% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 78. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70517
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70517?
1,039 truck crashes have been reported in St. Martin Parish since 2015, with 26 deaths and 877 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70517?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70517 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70517?
March has the most truck crashes in St. Martin Parish, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70517?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in St. Martin Parish since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70517 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Martin Parish has 173.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70517?
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.