ZIP 70578 (Rayne, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70578: 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. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 70578: I-10 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70578 since 2015.
Overview
Acadia Parish has recorded 898 truck crashes since 2015, with 556 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70578 is I-10, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-35 (2), CR-NORRIS Road (1) and SR-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70578 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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 Acadia Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| CR-NORRIS Road | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 70578 at a glance
| Population | 16,432 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,875 |
| Median home value | $154,333 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 77. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70578
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70578?
Acadia Parish has had 898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 556 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70578?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70578 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70578?
Truck crashes in Acadia Parish peak in July, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70578?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Acadia Parish since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 70578 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Acadia Parish records 131.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70578?
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.