ZIP 70836 (Baton Rouge, LA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 70836: 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
Since 2015, 3,595 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in East Baton Rouge Parish. They injured 2,590 people and killed 78.
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.
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
US-61 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 70836 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-10 (8), I-12 (8) and SR-1 (4).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 70836 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 9 |
| I-10 | 8 |
| I-12 | 8 |
| SR-1 | 4 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| I-110 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 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 70836 at a glance
| Population | 501 |
| Density | 365 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,976 |
| Home ownership | 21% |
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 70836
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 70836?
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 70836?
NHTSA data shows US-61 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 70836 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 70836?
The worst month is September: 9.5% of truck crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 70836?
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 70836 compared with Louisiana?
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 70836?
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.