ZIP 70669 (Westlake, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70669: 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. It runs above Louisiana on 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
Truck crashes peak in September (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% 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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-210 (2), SR-27 (2) and SR-378 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70669 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 11 |
| I-210 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| US-171 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| CR-W Prien Lake Road | 1 |
| Mu-Nelson | 1 |
| Old Spanish Trail | 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 70669 at a glance
| Population | 9,552 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,106 |
| Median home value | $180,167 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 260. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70669
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70669?
3,060 truck crashes have been reported in Calcasieu Parish since 2015, with 60 deaths and 2,105 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70669?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70669 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70669?
The worst month is September: 10.2% of truck crashes in Calcasieu Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70669?
Since 2015, Calcasieu Parish has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70669 compared with Louisiana?
Calcasieu Parish records 125.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70669?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.