Car Accidents in Plaquemines Parish (NOT Richland)
Understanding the Data Over the past five years, traffic incidents in Plaquemines Parish have shown significant trends and patterns. The data reveals fluctuations in fatal crashes, fatalities, injury crashes, injuries sustained in crashes, and property damage-only (PDO) crashes. These trends highlight both progress and areas for improvement in road safety.
Fatal Crashes and Fatalities From 2020 to 2024, the number of fatal crashes in Plaquemines Parish has fluctuated. In 2020, there were only 2 fatal crashes, but by 2022, this figure increased to 6. In 2024, the number of fatal crashes remained at 5, demonstrating some consistency but still a rise from the lows of previous years.
Similarly, fatalities followed a similar pattern. There were 2 fatalities in 2020, rising to 6 in 2022, and settling at 5 fatalities in 2024. The alignment between the number of fatal crashes and fatalities indicates that most fatal crashes involved a single fatality, though some crashes may have involved multiple victims.
Injury Crashes and Injuries in Crashes Injury crashes have experienced a downward trend from 2020 to 2024. In 2020, there were 0.098 (in thousands) injury crashes, which gradually increased to 0.205 (in thousands) by 2024. However, the number of suspected injuries in crashes tells a slightly different story.
The number of suspected injuries increased from 0.144 (in thousands) in 2020 to 0.310 (in thousands) in 2024. While the total number of crashes may have declined, the number of injuries per crash appears to have increased, suggesting a possible rise in the severity of the crashes that did occur. This could be attributed to various factors, such as increased speeds, larger vehicle sizes, or reduced seatbelt usage.
Property Damage-Only Crashes (PDO Crashes) The number of property damage-only (PDO) crashes has seen a notable increase, especially in 2024. In 2020, there were 0.244 (in thousands) PDO crashes, with slight fluctuations until 2023, when the count was 0.412 (in thousands). However, in 2024, PDO crashes surged to 0.603 (in thousands), marking a significant increase from previous years.
This rise in PDO crashes could indicate more minor, non-injury accidents occurring in 2024. It may be the result of increased traffic volume, environmental conditions, or changes in driving behavior.
Summary of Key Data (2020-2024)
Year | Fatal Crashes | Fatalities | Injury Crashes (000s) | Injuries in Crashes (000s) | PDO Crashes (000s) |
2024 | 5 | 5 | 0.205 | 0.310 | 0.603 |
2023 | 4 | 4 | 0.157 | 0.220 | 0.412 |
2022 | 6 | 6 | 0.126 | 0.198 | 0.258 |
2021 | 3 | 3 | 0.135 | 0.213 | 0.248 |
2020 | 2 | 2 | 0.098 | 0.144 | 0.244 |
What This Means for Drivers in Plaquemines Parish The analysis of traffic safety trends highlights both positive and negative developments. While fatalities and fatal crashes have remained relatively stable in recent years, the increase in injuries and property damage-only crashes in 2024 is concerning. This data suggests that more people are being injured, and more minor crashes are occurring, even if these crashes are not necessarily fatal.
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