ZIP 70743 (Hester, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. James 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
4 of 334 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. James Parish compares with Louisiana
St. James Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. James Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. James Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
St. James Parish has lower values than Louisiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 70743: SR-3127 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70743 since 2015.
Overview
St. James Parish has recorded 334 truck crashes since 2015, with 300 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-3127 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70743 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-10 (3), SR-3213 (2) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70743 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. James Parish.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3127, 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
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 St. James Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3127 | 4 |
| I-10 | 3 |
| SR-3213 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. James Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 62 |
| La-70 | 56 |
| US-61 | 43 |
| La-3125 | 34 |
| La-20 | 30 |
| La-3127 | 28 |
| La-44 | 28 |
| La-18 | 15 |
ZIP 70743 at a glance
| Population | 654 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,879 |
| Median home value | $212,561 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. James 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +41% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +11% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70743
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70743?
334 truck crashes have been reported in St. James Parish since 2015, with 11 deaths and 300 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70743?
SR-3127 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70743 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70743?
October has the most truck crashes in St. James Parish, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70743?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in St. James Parish since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70743 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 154.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. James Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70743?
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.