ZIP 70668 (Vinton, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70668: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calcasieu 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Calcasieu Parish compares with Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calcasieu Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calcasieu Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | same |
Calcasieu Parish has lower values than Louisiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Calcasieu Parish: 18.0% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.5% in Louisiana.
Overview
Calcasieu Parish has recorded 3,060 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,105 people injured and 60 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-20 (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70668 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Calcasieu Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calcasieu Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 1,794 |
| I-210 | 120 |
| US-90 | 116 |
| La-27 | 89 |
| US-171 | 84 |
| La-108 | 65 |
| La-14 | 62 |
| La-397 | 39 |
ZIP 70668 at a glance
| Population | 6,169 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,455 |
| Median home value | $128,112 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calcasieu 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 | 67 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 164 | +146% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 215 | +31% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 260 | +21% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 260. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70668
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70668?
Since 2015, 3,060 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calcasieu Parish (2,105 injured, 60 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70668?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70668 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70668?
The worst month is September: 10.2% of truck crashes in Calcasieu Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70668?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calcasieu Parish since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70668 compare with Louisiana?
Calcasieu Parish records 125.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70668?
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.