ZIP 70761 (Norwood, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70761: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
East Feliciana Parish at a glance: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
East Feliciana Parish has recorded 147 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70761 since 2015: SR-33 (2), SR-19 (1) and SR-67 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70761 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 70761 at a glance
| Population | 732 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,872 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 70761
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70761?
East Feliciana Parish has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 103 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70761?
The worst month is October: 12.9% of truck crashes in East Feliciana Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70761?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in East Feliciana Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70761 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Feliciana Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70761?
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.