ZIP 70732 (Fordoche, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70732: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pointe Coupee 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
6 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pointe Coupee Parish compares with Louisiana
Pointe Coupee Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pointe Coupee Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pointe Coupee Parish sits below Louisiana on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Pointe Coupee Parish: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Louisiana.
Overview
Pointe Coupee Parish has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
US-190 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70732 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-1 (3) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70732 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-190; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pointe Coupee Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 7 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pointe Coupee Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 160 |
| La-1 | 64 |
| La-77 | 13 |
| La-10 | 13 |
| La-78 | 9 |
| La-416 | 7 |
| La-413 | 5 |
| La-414 | 4 |
ZIP 70732 at a glance
| Population | 1,035 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,636 |
| Median home value | $176,084 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pointe Coupee 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | +142% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +20% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70732
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70732?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pointe Coupee Parish (278 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70732?
US-190 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70732 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70732?
November has the most truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70732?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pointe Coupee Parish since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70732 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Pointe Coupee Parish has 133.8 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70732?
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.