ZIP 70570 (Opelousas, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70570: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Landry 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 846 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Landry Parish compares with Louisiana
St. Landry Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Landry Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Landry Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.0 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Landry Parish has lower values than Louisiana for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in St. Landry Parish: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 846 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Landry Parish since 2015: 692 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70570 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-35 (1), SR-749 (1) and US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70570 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Landry Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 St. Landry Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 8 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-749 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Landry Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 283 |
| I-49 | 221 |
| La-182 | 39 |
| US-71 | 36 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| La-13 | 17 |
| La-31 | 17 |
| La-93 | 13 |
ZIP 70570 at a glance
| Population | 37,565 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,612 |
| Median home value | $140,025 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Landry 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 | 19 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 44 | +135% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 68 | +54% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 70 | +3% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 70. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70570
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70570?
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Landry Parish (692 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70570?
Since 2015, I-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70570: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70570?
September has the most truck crashes in St. Landry Parish, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70570?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in St. Landry Parish since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70570 compare with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Landry Parish has 89.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70570?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.