ZIP 70537 (Evangeline, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70537: 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 |
Acadia Parish sits below Louisiana 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.
ZIP 70537 at a glance: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70537: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Acadia Parish has recorded 898 truck crashes since 2015, with 556 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
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 70537 is I-10, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-26 (2), SR-97 (1) and US-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70537 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Acadia Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 70537 at a glance
| Population | 381 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $134,279 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 77. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70537
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70537?
898 truck crashes have been reported in Acadia Parish since 2015, with 38 deaths and 556 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70537?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70537 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70537?
July has the most truck crashes in Acadia Parish, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70537?
Since 2015, Acadia Parish has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70537 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Acadia Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70537?
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.