ZIP 70757 (Maringouin, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70757: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iberville 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
5 of 673 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iberville Parish compares with Louisiana
Iberville Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iberville Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iberville Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 188.7 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.03 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.5% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Louisiana, Iberville Parish is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Iberville Parish: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 673 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iberville Parish since 2015: 668 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by SR-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70757 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Iberville Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iberville Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 389 |
| La-1 | 75 |
| La-30 | 32 |
| La-75 | 25 |
| La-77 | 16 |
| I-0 | 16 |
| La-405 | 15 |
| La-3115 | 13 |
ZIP 70757 at a glance
| Population | 2,356 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,707 |
| Median home value | $150,228 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Iberville 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 | 16 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | +106% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 54 | +68% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 57 | +5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70757
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70757?
Iberville Parish has had 673 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 668 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70757?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70757: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70757?
December has the most truck crashes in Iberville Parish, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70757?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Iberville Parish since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 70757 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Iberville Parish has 188.7 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70757?
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.