ZIP 70729 (Erwinville, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70729: 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.
The headline for West Baton Rouge Parish: 1 in 145 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Louisiana.
Overview
West Baton Rouge Parish has recorded 1,234 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,202 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-190 (4), SR-76 (3) and I-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70729 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 West Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 6 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| I-10 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-415 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 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 70729 at a glance
| Population | 1,004 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,653 |
| Median home value | $330,267 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70729
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70729?
Since 2015, 1,234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in West Baton Rouge Parish (1,202 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70729?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70729 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70729?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70729?
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 70729 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
West Baton Rouge Parish records 369.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70729?
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.