ZIP 70634 (Deridder, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70634: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beauregard 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 349 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beauregard Parish compares with Louisiana
Beauregard Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beauregard Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beauregard Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.5 | 81.5 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Beauregard Parish sits below Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Beauregard Parish: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Beauregard Parish has recorded 349 truck crashes since 2015, with 268 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-112 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-3226 (2), SR-1146 (1) and US-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70634 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beauregard Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-112; 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 Beauregard Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 3 |
| SR-3226 | 2 |
| SR-1146 | 1 |
| US-171 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beauregard Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-171 | 112 |
| US-190 | 70 |
| La-27 | 27 |
| La-112 | 23 |
| La-110 | 15 |
| La-26 | 12 |
| La-12 | 12 |
| La-109 | 12 |
ZIP 70634 at a glance
| Population | 25,194 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,940 |
| Median home value | $148,960 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beauregard 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 | 18 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +18% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 30 | +41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 31 | +4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70634
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70634?
349 truck crashes have been reported in Beauregard Parish since 2015, with 17 deaths and 268 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70634?
SR-112 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70634 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70634?
March has the most truck crashes in Beauregard Parish, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70634?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beauregard Parish since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70634 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 81.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beauregard Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70634?
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.