ZIP 70575 (Perry, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70575: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Vermilion Parish at a glance: October 15.5% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
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
October has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in 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 70575 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-167 (2), SR-3267 (1) and SR-339 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70575 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vermilion Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Vermilion Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| SR-3267 | 1 |
| SR-339 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 70575 at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 881 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70575
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70575?
Since 2015, 252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vermilion Parish (150 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70575?
SR-14 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70575 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70575?
October has the most truck crashes in Vermilion Parish, 15.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70575?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Vermilion Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70575 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vermilion Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70575?
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.