ZIP 70807 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70807: 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 is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 17% of them.
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.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.3% in Louisiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: I-10 (10), SR-67 (5) and US-190 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
71 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
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 70807 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 12 |
| I-10 | 10 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| 1100 S Foster Dr | 1 |
| 200 N 22nd Street | 1 |
| CR-WINBOURNE Ave | 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 70807 at a glance
| Population | 15,300 |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,534 |
| Median home value | $118,155 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 308 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70807
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70807?
East Baton Rouge Parish has had 3,595 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,590 people and killing 78.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70807?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70807 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70807?
The worst month is September: 9.5% of truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 70807?
Garbage trucks were involved in 71 reported crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70807 compared with Louisiana?
Per 100,000 residents, East Baton Rouge Parish has 67.6 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70807?
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.