ZIP 70791 (Zachary, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70791: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in East Baton Rouge 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
3.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How East Baton Rouge Parish compares with Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish against Louisiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Baton Rouge Parish stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.6 | 81.5 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 23.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
East Baton Rouge Parish sits below Louisiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for East Baton Rouge Parish: September more garbage-truck crashes happen in September than in any other month (17%).
Overview
East Baton Rouge Parish has recorded 3,595 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,590 people injured and 78 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.3% for Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70791 is US-61, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-67 (4), Mu-Joor Road (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 71 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Louisiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70791 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 7 |
| SR-67 | 4 |
| Mu-Joor Road | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-408 | 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 Baton Rouge Parish) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 774 |
| US-61 | 346 |
| I-12 | 308 |
| I-0 | 266 |
| I-110 | 180 |
| La-37 | 120 |
| US-190 | 106 |
| La-67 | 82 |
ZIP 70791 at a glance
| Population | 30,385 |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,263 |
| Median home value | $264,640 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Baton Rouge 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 | 39 | — | 4.3 |
| 2000s | 191 | +388% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 285 | +50% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 308 | +8% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 308. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70791
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70791?
3,595 truck crashes have been reported in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, with 78 deaths and 2,590 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70791?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70791 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70791?
September has the most truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70791?
Garbage trucks were involved in 71 reported crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 70791 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
East Baton Rouge Parish records 67.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70791?
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.