ZIP 70585 (Turkey Creek, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70585: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Evangeline 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
8 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Evangeline Parish compares with Louisiana
Evangeline Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Evangeline Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Evangeline Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.84 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Evangeline Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Evangeline Parish: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.2% in Louisiana.
Overview
Evangeline Parish has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70585 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-115 (1), SR-13 (1) and US-167 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70585 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.1% 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
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 Evangeline Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 2 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Evangeline Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-10 | 23 |
| US-167 | 22 |
| La-29 | 21 |
| La-13 | 20 |
| I-49 | 15 |
| La-104 | 14 |
| US-190 | 12 |
| La-106 | 10 |
ZIP 70585 at a glance
| Population | 293 |
| Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $142,447 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Evangeline 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 | 3 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +200% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +39% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70585
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70585?
Evangeline Parish has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70585?
NHTSA data shows I-49 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70585 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70585?
October has the most truck crashes in Evangeline Parish, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70585?
Since 2015, Evangeline Parish has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70585 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Evangeline Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70585?
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.