ZIP 70760 (New Roads, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70760: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pointe Coupee Parish at a glance: 2.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pointe Coupee Parish. They injured 278 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70760 happened on SR-1 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70760 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Louisiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pointe Coupee Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
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 70760 at a glance
| Population | 6,314 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,141 |
| Median home value | $139,333 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 28 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70760
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70760?
308 truck crashes have been reported in Pointe Coupee Parish since 2015, with 20 deaths and 278 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70760?
Truck crashes in Pointe Coupee Parish peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70760?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pointe Coupee Parish since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70760 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 133.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pointe Coupee Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70760?
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.