ZIP 70820 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70820: 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.
What stands out in East Baton Rouge Parish: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across Louisiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70820 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-1 (10), I-12 (6) and US-61 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
71 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Louisiana: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70820 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 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
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-10 | 12 |
| SR-1 | 10 |
| I-12 | 6 |
| US-61 | 6 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 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 70820 at a glance
| Population | 23,377 |
| Density | 438 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,429 |
| Median home value | $277,556 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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. 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 70820
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 70820?
3,595 truck crashes have been reported in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015, with 78 deaths and 2,590 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 70820?
I-10 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 70820 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70820?
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 70820?
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 70820 compare with Louisiana?
The yearly rate is 67.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Baton Rouge Parish, vs 81.5 for Louisiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 70820?
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.