ZIP 70560 (New Iberia, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70560: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iberia 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
20 of 549 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iberia Parish compares with Louisiana
Iberia Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iberia Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iberia Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Iberia Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Iberia Parish: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 549 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iberia Parish since 2015: 420 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70560 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (2), SR-677 (1) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70560 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iberia Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along US-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Iberia Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-677 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iberia Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 202 |
| La-182 | 58 |
| La-14 | 45 |
| La-88 | 27 |
| La-674 | 26 |
| La-675 | 22 |
| La-86 | 13 |
| La-87 | 11 |
ZIP 70560 at a glance
| Population | 36,996 |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,509 |
| Median home value | $134,205 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iberia 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 | 24 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +108% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 54 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 45 | -17% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70560
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70560?
Since 2015, 549 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iberia Parish (420 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70560?
NHTSA data shows US-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70560 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70560?
Truck crashes in Iberia Parish peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70560?
Since 2015, Iberia Parish has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70560 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iberia Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70560?
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.