ZIP 70819 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70819: 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.
What stands out in East Baton Rouge Parish: 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
Truck crashes peak in September (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
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 70819 is I-12, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-61 (8), I-10 (3) and SR-67 (3).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70819 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Look at alternatives to I-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-12 | 10 |
| US-61 | 8 |
| I-10 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| SR-1019 | 2 |
| SR-1026 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 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 70819 at a glance
| Population | 4,322 |
| Density | 363 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,561 |
| Median home value | $171,035 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 70819
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70819?
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 70819?
NHTSA data shows I-12 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70819 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 70819?
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 70819?
Since 2015, East Baton Rouge Parish has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 70819 compare with Louisiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Baton Rouge Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 70819?
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.