ZIP 70815 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70815: 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
East Baton Rouge Parish has recorded 3,595 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,590 people injured and 78 killed.
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%.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Louisiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70815 is US-61, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-10 (8), I-12 (8) and SR-67 (5).
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%).
They recorded 3.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70815 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 9 |
| I-10 | 8 |
| I-12 | 8 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-1019 | 2 |
| SR-1026 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 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 70815 at a glance
| Population | 31,024 |
| Density | 1,267 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,254 |
| Median home value | $211,340 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 308. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 70815
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70815?
East Baton Rouge Parish has had 3,595 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,590 people and killing 78.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 70815?
US-61 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70815 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70815?
The worst month is September: 9.5% of truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70815?
Since 2015, East Baton Rouge Parish has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70815 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, East Baton Rouge Parish has 67.6 truck crashes a year; Louisiana has 81.5.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70815?
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.