Arbuckle, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arbuckle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arbuckle and Colusa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Colusa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colusa County compares with California
Colusa County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colusa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colusa County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 157.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 4.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Colusa County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Colusa County at a glance: September 16.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Colusa County has recorded 393 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Arbuckle since 2015; patterns below come from Colusa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arbuckle since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-OLD Hwy 99W (1), I-5 (1) and Old Hwy 99W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Arbuckle fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colusa County.
- 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 Colusa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-OLD Hwy 99W | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| Old Hwy 99W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colusa County) |
|---|---|
| Rt5/1000Ft N Greenbay Rd | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Rt5 Nb/1.6M N Lurline Rd O/C | 3 |
| Rt 5/Rt 20 | 3 |
| Old Hwy 99W/1M N Hahn Rd | 3 |
| Lonestar Road | 2 |
| Old Hwy 99W/Myers Rd | 2 |
| Rt20/2.1M W Walnut Dr | 2 |
Arbuckle at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95912) | $86,457 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95912) | $434,530 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colusa 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 | — | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | — | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 29 | +11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +19% | 1.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arbuckle
How many truck accidents are there in Arbuckle?
Colusa County has had 393 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arbuckle?
The worst month is September: 16.0% of truck crashes in Colusa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Arbuckle?
Since 2015, Colusa County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Arbuckle compare with California for truck crashes?
Colusa County records 157.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Arbuckle?
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.