ZIP 70546 (Jennings, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70546: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson Davis 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
12 of 698 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson Davis Parish compares with Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson Davis Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 189.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 32.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Jefferson Davis Parish has lower values than Louisiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 70546 at a glance: I-10 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70546 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 698 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson Davis Parish since 2015: 477 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70546 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-26 (2), SR-395 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70546 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jefferson Davis Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson Davis Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 462 |
| La-26 | 48 |
| US-165 | 38 |
| US-90 | 23 |
| La-383 | 15 |
| US-190 | 11 |
| La-102 | 11 |
| La-101 | 11 |
ZIP 70546 at a glance
| Population | 15,242 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,229 |
| Median home value | $158,440 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson Davis 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 | 25 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 41 | +64% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 49 | +20% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 63 | +29% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70546
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70546?
698 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson Davis Parish since 2015, with 18 deaths and 477 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70546?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70546: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70546?
Truck crashes in Jefferson Davis Parish peak in September, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70546?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson Davis Parish since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70546 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson Davis Parish has 189.1 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70546?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.