Palermo, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palermo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palermo 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.
The headline for Butte County: 7.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 626 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Butte County. They injured 301 people and killed 47.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Palermo 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across 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 (6). It is followed by SR-99 (4) and CR-OPHIR Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Palermo fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| CR-OPHIR Rd | 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 |
Palermo at a glance
| Land area | 29.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95968) | $42,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95968) | $159,342 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Palermo
How many truck accidents are there in Palermo?
626 truck crashes have been reported in Butte County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 301 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Palermo?
NHTSA data shows SR-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Palermo since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Palermo?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Butte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Palermo?
Since 2015, Butte County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Palermo compare with California for truck crashes?
Butte County records 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Palermo?
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.