ZIP 70660 (Singer, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70660: 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. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Beauregard Parish at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70660 since 2015: SR-27 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70660 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Beauregard Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 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 70660 at a glance
| Population | 1,996 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,707 |
| Median home value | $292,328 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 70660
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70660?
Since 2015, 349 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beauregard Parish (268 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70660?
March has the most truck crashes in Beauregard Parish, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70660?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beauregard Parish since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70660 compare 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 70660?
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.