ZIP 70744 (Holden, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70744: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston Parish compares with Louisiana
Livingston Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Livingston Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 70744: I-12 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70744 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,334 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston Parish since 2015: 1,001 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-55 (2), SR-43 (2) and US-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70744 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Livingston Parish.
- 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 Livingston Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 8 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| CR-N James Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-1040 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-442 | 1 |
| SR-449 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 644 |
| La-447 | 92 |
| La-16 | 83 |
| US-190 | 75 |
| La-3002 | 54 |
| La-63 | 42 |
| La-1026 | 30 |
| La-42 | 25 |
ZIP 70744 at a glance
| Population | 6,070 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,375 |
| Median home value | $180,765 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 66 | +221% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 105 | +60% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 113 | +8% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70744
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70744?
Since 2015, 1,334 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston Parish (1,001 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70744?
I-12 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70744 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70744?
September has the most truck crashes in Livingston Parish, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70744?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Livingston Parish since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70744 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70744?
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.