ZIP 70543 (Iota, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70543: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 70543 at a glance: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70543: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Acadia Parish has recorded 898 truck crashes since 2015, with 556 people injured and 38 killed.
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.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70543 is I-10, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-13 (1), SR-365 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70543 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 9 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 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 70543 at a glance
| Population | 4,082 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,083 |
| Median home value | $170,123 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 70543
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70543?
Acadia Parish has had 898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 556 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70543?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70543: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70543?
July has the most truck crashes in Acadia Parish, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70543?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Acadia Parish since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70543 compared with Louisiana?
Acadia Parish records 131.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70543?
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.