ZIP 70811 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70811: 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 |
Compared with Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance: September more garbage-truck crashes happen in September than in any other month (17%).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in East Baton Rouge Parish. They injured 2,590 people and killed 78.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70811 is US-61, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-10 (7), I-12 (7) and SR-67 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
71 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is September, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.0, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70811 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 12 |
| I-10 | 7 |
| I-12 | 7 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-3034 | 2 |
| 1100 S Foster Dr | 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 70811 at a glance
| Population | 12,154 |
| Density | 415 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,523 |
| Median home value | $180,040 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70811
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70811?
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 70811?
US-61 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70811 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70811?
September has the most truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70811?
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 70811 compare with Louisiana?
East Baton Rouge Parish records 67.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 81.5 across Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70811?
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.