ZIP 70534 (Estherwood, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70534: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Acadia 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 898 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Acadia Parish compares with Louisiana
Acadia Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Acadia Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Acadia Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.4 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Acadia Parish is lower on injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 70534: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70534: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 898 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Acadia Parish. They injured 556 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% 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 70534 is I-10, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70534 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Acadia Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Acadia Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Acadia Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 562 |
| La-91 | 36 |
| La-95 | 31 |
| La-13 | 27 |
| US-90 | 27 |
| La-35 | 17 |
| I-0 | 13 |
| Parkerson | 12 |
ZIP 70534 at a glance
| Population | 622 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,833 |
| Median home value | $90,250 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Acadia 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 | 26 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 48 | +82% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 66 | +36% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 77 | +18% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 77 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70534
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70534?
Since 2015, 898 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Acadia Parish (556 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70534?
I-10 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70534 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70534?
The worst month is July: 11.0% of truck crashes in Acadia Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70534?
Since 2015, Acadia Parish has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70534 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 131.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Acadia Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70534?
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.