ZIP 70825 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70825: 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 garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in East Baton Rouge Parish. They injured 2,590 people and killed 78.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.3% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 70825 is US-61, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-10 (11), I-12 (7) and SR-1 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 71 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.2% in 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 70825 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-10 | 11 |
| I-12 | 7 |
| SR-1 | 7 |
| US-190 | 6 |
| SR-67 | 4 |
| SR-415 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 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 70825 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 70825
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70825?
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 70825?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70825 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70825?
September has the most truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 70825?
Garbage trucks were involved in 71 reported crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 70825 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 70825?
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.