ZIP 70722 (Clinton, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70722: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in East Feliciana 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
3 of 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Feliciana Parish compares with Louisiana
East Feliciana Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Feliciana Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.2 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
East Feliciana Parish has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for East Feliciana Parish: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
East Feliciana Parish has recorded 147 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70722 happened on SR-10 (2), SR-67 (1) and SR-959 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70722 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 East Feliciana Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-959 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Feliciana Parish) |
|---|---|
| La-67 | 25 |
| La-19 | 24 |
| US-61 | 16 |
| La-10 | 15 |
| La-68 | 14 |
| La-964 | 9 |
| La-959 | 9 |
| La-63 | 8 |
ZIP 70722 at a glance
| Population | 4,233 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,144 |
| Median home value | $229,063 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Feliciana 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 | 5 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 13 | +12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70722
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70722?
East Feliciana Parish has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 103 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70722?
October has the most truck crashes in East Feliciana Parish, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70722?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in East Feliciana Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70722 compare with Louisiana?
East Feliciana Parish records 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70722?
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.