ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70806: 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 has lower values than Louisiana for 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
Police reported 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015: 2,590 people were injured and 78 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70806 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-10 (12), US-61 (12), I-12 (8), SR-1 (5) and SR-67 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 71 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Their busiest month is September, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70806 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| US-61 | 12 |
| I-12 | 8 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-3034 | 2 |
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 70806 at a glance
| Population | 28,302 |
| Density | 1,226 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,642 |
| Median home value | $322,487 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 70806
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70806?
Since 2015, 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in East Baton Rouge Parish (2,590 injured, 78 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70806?
Truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish peak in September, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70806?
Since 2015, East Baton Rouge Parish has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70806 compare with Louisiana?
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 70806?
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.