ZIP 70809 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70809: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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 (9). It is followed by I-10 (8), I-12 (8) and SR-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 71 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.2% across 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 70809 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 East Baton Rouge Parish
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 9 |
| I-10 | 8 |
| I-12 | 8 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| 1100 S Foster Dr | 1 |
| 200 N 22nd Street | 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 70809 at a glance
| Population | 25,732 |
| Density | 691 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,967 |
| Median home value | $323,728 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 70809
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70809?
East Baton Rouge Parish has had 3,595 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,590 people and killing 78.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 70809?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70809 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70809?
September has the most truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70809?
71 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 70809 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 70809?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.