ZIP 70730 (Ethel, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70730: 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 runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
East Feliciana Parish at a glance: 7.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.0 across Louisiana.
Overview
East Feliciana Parish has recorded 147 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70730 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-19 (1), SR-68 (1) and SR-955 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70730 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Louisiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 East Feliciana Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-955 | 1 |
| SR-958 | 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 70730 at a glance
| Population | 3,990 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,977 |
| Median home value | $232,459 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 70730
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70730?
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in East Feliciana Parish (103 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70730?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70730: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70730?
October has the most truck crashes in East Feliciana Parish, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70730?
Since 2015, East Feliciana Parish has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70730 compare with Louisiana?
East Feliciana Parish records 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70730?
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.