ZIP 70748 (Jackson, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70748: 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 sits below Louisiana on 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.0 in Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in East Feliciana Parish. They injured 103 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70748 happened on CR-BAINS Road (1), SR-19 (1), SR-68 (1), SR-955 (1) and SR-964 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70748 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Louisiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-BAINS Road | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-955 | 1 |
| SR-964 | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 70748 at a glance
| Population | 6,909 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,500 |
| Median home value | $258,514 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 70748
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70748?
147 truck crashes have been reported in East Feliciana Parish since 2015, with 11 deaths and 103 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70748?
October has the most truck crashes in East Feliciana Parish, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70748?
Since 2015, East Feliciana Parish has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70748 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Feliciana Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70748?
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.