ZIP 70591 (Welsh, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70591: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson Davis 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
12 of 698 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson Davis Parish compares with Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson Davis Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 189.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 32.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Jefferson Davis Parish has lower values than Louisiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 70591: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70591: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Jefferson Davis Parish has recorded 698 truck crashes since 2015, with 477 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-26 (1), SR-395 (1) and US-165 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70591 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Davis Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Jefferson Davis Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
| US-165 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson Davis Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 462 |
| La-26 | 48 |
| US-165 | 38 |
| US-90 | 23 |
| La-383 | 15 |
| US-190 | 11 |
| La-102 | 11 |
| La-101 | 11 |
ZIP 70591 at a glance
| Population | 5,983 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,393 |
| Median home value | $155,303 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson Davis 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 | 25 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 41 | +64% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 49 | +20% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 63 | +29% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70591
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70591?
698 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson Davis Parish since 2015, with 18 deaths and 477 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70591?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70591 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70591?
The worst month is September: 11.0% of truck crashes in Jefferson Davis Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70591?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson Davis Parish since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70591 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Jefferson Davis Parish records 189.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70591?
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.