ZIP 70555 (Maurice, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70555: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, Vermilion Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Louisiana on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vermilion Parish: October the month with the most truck crashes: 15.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 252 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vermilion Parish. They injured 150 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-14 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70555 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-92 (2), US-167 (2) and Ambassador Caffery (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70555 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Vermilion Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| Ambassador Caffery | 1 |
| CR-NORRIS Road | 1 |
| Kaliste Saloom | 1 |
| SR-3073 | 1 |
| SR-3267 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 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 70555 at a glance
| Population | 8,759 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,213 |
| Median home value | $208,660 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70555
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70555?
Since 2015, 252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vermilion Parish (150 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70555?
Since 2015, SR-14 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70555: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70555?
Truck crashes in Vermilion Parish peak in October, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70555?
Since 2015, Vermilion Parish has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70555 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 70555?
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.