ZIP 70533 (Erath, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vermilion 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
5 of 252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermilion Parish compares with Louisiana
Vermilion Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermilion Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermilion Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Vermilion Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Vermilion Parish at a glance: October worst month: 15.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Vermilion Parish has recorded 252 truck crashes since 2015, with 150 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70533 since 2015: SR-14 (1), SR-3267 (1), SR-339 (1), SR-89 (1) and US-167 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70533 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Vermilion Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-3267 | 1 |
| SR-339 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vermilion Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-14 | 73 |
| US-167 | 24 |
| La-82 | 20 |
| La-92 | 15 |
| La-696 | 10 |
| La-339 | 9 |
| La-343 | 9 |
| La-89 | 9 |
ZIP 70533 at a glance
| Population | 7,099 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,995 |
| Median home value | $139,784 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermilion 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +160% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | -27% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70533
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70533?
252 truck crashes have been reported in Vermilion Parish since 2015, with 6 deaths and 150 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70533?
October has the most truck crashes in Vermilion Parish, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70533?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vermilion Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70533 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Vermilion Parish records 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70533?
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.