ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70816: 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.
East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance: September garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of the year's total).
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.
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, I-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: US-61 (9), I-10 (6) and SR-67 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 71 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of them).
They recorded 3.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70816 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-12; 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
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-12 | 10 |
| US-61 | 9 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-1026 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 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 70816 at a glance
| Population | 45,718 |
| Density | 1,084 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,353 |
| Median home value | $239,598 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 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 70816
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 70816?
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 70816?
Since 2015, I-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70816: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 70816?
Truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish peak in September, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70816?
71 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 70816 compared 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 70816?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.