ZIP 70577 (Port Barre, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70577: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, St. Landry Parish is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. Landry Parish at a glance: 2.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
St. Landry Parish has recorded 846 truck crashes since 2015, with 692 people injured and 33 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70577 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70577 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Landry Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 4 |
| US-190 | 2 |
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 70577 at a glance
| Population | 3,939 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,072 |
| Median home value | $114,512 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 70577
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70577?
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 70577?
I-49 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70577 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70577?
September has the most truck crashes in St. Landry Parish, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70577?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Landry Parish since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70577 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Landry Parish has 89.0 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70577?
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.