ZIP 70556 (Mermentau, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70556: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 70556: I-10 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 70556.
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
The worst month is July with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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 70556 is I-10, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-26 (1), SR-97 (1) and US-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70556 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 | 1 |
| 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 70556 at a glance
| Population | 627 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,764 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70556
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70556?
898 truck crashes have been reported in Acadia Parish since 2015, with 38 deaths and 556 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70556?
I-10 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70556 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70556?
Truck crashes in Acadia Parish peak in July, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70556?
Since 2015, Acadia Parish has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70556 compared 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 70556?
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.