ZIP 70719 (Brusly, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70719: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in West Baton Rouge 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 1,234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Baton Rouge Parish compares with Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Baton Rouge Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 369.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.02 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
West Baton Rouge Parish at a glance: 1 in 145 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 1,234 crashes involving commercial trucks in West Baton Rouge Parish since 2015: 1,202 people were injured and 44 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70719 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (9), SR-415 (3) and SR-76 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70719 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 West Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| SR-1 | 9 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| 200 N 22nd Street | 1 |
| I-110 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Baton Rouge Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 556 |
| La-1 | 244 |
| US-190 | 147 |
| La-415 | 129 |
| La-76 | 31 |
| I-0 | 15 |
| Commercial | 13 |
| La-986 | 11 |
ZIP 70719 at a glance
| Population | 4,856 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,522 |
| Median home value | $233,166 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Baton Rouge 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 | 31 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 56 | +80% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 99 | +78% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 97 | -2% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 97. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70719
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70719?
1,234 truck crashes have been reported in West Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, with 44 deaths and 1,202 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70719?
I-10 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70719 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70719?
Truck crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70719?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in West Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70719 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, West Baton Rouge Parish has 369.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70719?
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.