ZIP 70777 (Slaughter, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70777: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, East Feliciana Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Louisiana on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in East Feliciana Parish: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Louisiana: 3.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in East Feliciana Parish. They injured 103 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Mu-Joor Road (1), SR-64 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 70777 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 East Feliciana Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| Mu-Joor Road | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-955 | 1 |
| SR-958 | 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 70777 at a glance
| Population | 4,406 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,550 |
| Median home value | $258,909 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70777
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70777?
East Feliciana Parish has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 103 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70777?
SR-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70777 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70777?
October has the most truck crashes in East Feliciana Parish, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70777?
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 70777 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70777?
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.