ZIP 70818 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70818: 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.
East Baton Rouge Parish at a glance: September garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of the year's total).
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%.
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%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Louisiana: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70818 is US-61, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-12 (8), SR-67 (5) and US-190 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 71 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in Louisiana.
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 70818 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-12 | 8 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| SR-1019 | 2 |
| SR-1026 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-3034 | 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 70818 at a glance
| Population | 9,370 |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,432 |
| Median home value | $268,225 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 308. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 70818
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70818?
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 70818?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70818 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70818?
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 70818?
Garbage trucks were involved in 71 reported crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 70818 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70818?
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.