ZIP 70776 (Saint Gabriel, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70776: 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.
The headline for Iberville Parish: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Overview
Police reported 673 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iberville Parish since 2015: 668 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-1 (4), SR-30 (4) and US-61 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70776 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iberville Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Iberville Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 4 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| CR-PERKINS Road | 1 |
| SR-3064 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| SR-938 | 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 70776 at a glance
| Population | 7,100 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,843 |
| Median home value | $385,679 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70776
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70776?
673 truck crashes have been reported in Iberville Parish since 2015, with 25 deaths and 668 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70776?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70776 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70776?
Truck crashes in Iberville Parish peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70776?
Since 2015, Iberville Parish has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70776 compared with Louisiana?
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 70776?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.