ZIP 70787 (Weyanoke, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70787: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in West 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
1 of 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Feliciana Parish compares with Louisiana
West Feliciana Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Feliciana Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 61% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.3% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 12.3% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Louisiana, West Feliciana Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in West Feliciana Parish: 4.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 76 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in West Feliciana Parish. They injured 68 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 55 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70787 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Louisiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 4.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Louisiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 West Feliciana Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Feliciana Parish) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 38 |
| La-10 | 9 |
| La-964 | 6 |
| La-66 | 6 |
| US-0 | 3 |
| Bains | 2 |
| Highland | 2 |
| La-0 | 2 |
ZIP 70787 at a glance
| Population | 440 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Historical data: truck crashes in West 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +81% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +4% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70787
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70787?
76 truck crashes have been reported in West Feliciana Parish since 2015, with 6 deaths and 68 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70787?
US-61 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70787 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70787?
The worst month is January: 14.5% of truck crashes in West Feliciana Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70787?
Since 2015, West Feliciana Parish has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70787 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in West Feliciana Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70787?
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.