ZIP 70586 (Ville Platte, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70586: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Evangeline Parish at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.2% for Louisiana.
Overview
Evangeline Parish has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70586 happened on SR-13 (2) and SR-29 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70586 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 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 70586 at a glance
| Population | 19,320 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,129 |
| Median home value | $135,596 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 18 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, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70586
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70586?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Evangeline Parish (153 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70586?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Evangeline Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70586?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Evangeline Parish since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70586 compare with Louisiana?
Evangeline Parish records 50.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70586?
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.