ZIP 70706 (Denham Springs, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70706: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston Parish compares with Louisiana
Livingston Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Livingston Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 70706: SR-16 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70706 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,334 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston Parish since 2015: 1,001 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-12 (2), SR-1019 (2) and SR-1026 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70706 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston Parish.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Livingston Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| I-12 | 2 |
| SR-1019 | 2 |
| SR-1026 | 2 |
| SR-3034 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| Mu-Joor Road | 1 |
| SR-1024 | 1 |
| SR-449 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 644 |
| La-447 | 92 |
| La-16 | 83 |
| US-190 | 75 |
| La-3002 | 54 |
| La-63 | 42 |
| La-1026 | 30 |
| La-42 | 25 |
ZIP 70706 at a glance
| Population | 21,833 |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,070 |
| Median home value | $251,677 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 66 | +221% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 105 | +60% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 113 | +8% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70706
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70706?
Livingston Parish has had 1,334 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,001 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70706?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70706: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70706?
Truck crashes in Livingston Parish peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70706?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston Parish since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70706 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70706?
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.