ZIP 70763 (Paulina, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70763: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. James 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
4 of 334 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. James Parish compares with Louisiana
St. James Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. James Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. James Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
St. James Parish sits below Louisiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 70763: I-10 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70763 since 2015.
Overview
St. James Parish has recorded 334 truck crashes since 2015, with 300 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70763 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-3127 (4), US-61 (3) and SR-3213 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70763 fleets
- Build extra time into October 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. James Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-3127 | 4 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| SR-3213 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. James Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 62 |
| La-70 | 56 |
| US-61 | 43 |
| La-3125 | 34 |
| La-20 | 30 |
| La-3127 | 28 |
| La-44 | 28 |
| La-18 | 15 |
ZIP 70763 at a glance
| Population | 4,264 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,468 |
| Median home value | $289,087 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. James 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +41% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +11% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70763
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70763?
St. James Parish has had 334 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 300 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70763?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70763 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70763?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in St. James Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70763?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. James Parish since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70763 compared with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 154.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. James Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70763?
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.