Cherokee, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cherokee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cherokee and Butte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Butte County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 626 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butte County compares with California
Butte County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butte County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with California, Butte County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above California on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Butte County: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in California.
Overview
Butte County has recorded 626 truck crashes since 2015, with 301 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cherokee since 2015, this page uses Butte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Clark Rd (1), Concow Rd (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Cherokee fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butte County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 Butte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 2 |
| Clark Rd | 1 |
| Concow Rd | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butte County) |
|---|---|
| Rt99/1595Ft S South Ave | 5 |
| SR-99 | 5 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Rt99/1592Ft S South Av | 3 |
| Aguas Frias Rd/Nelson Rd | 2 |
| Clark Rd/347Ft S Easy St | 2 |
| Cohasset Rd | 2 |
| Feather River Bl/Georgia Pacific Wy | 2 |
Cherokee at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95965) | $53,198 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95965) | $289,622 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butte County 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 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 31 | — | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 46 | +47% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 54 | +18% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 2000s and 54 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 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cherokee
How common are truck crashes in Cherokee?
Since 2015, 626 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butte County (301 injured, 47 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cherokee?
SR-70 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cherokee since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cherokee?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Butte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cherokee?
Since 2015, Butte County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cherokee compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Butte County has 26.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cherokee?
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.