Colusa, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colusa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colusa 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 |
Colusa County has lower values than California for 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.
The headline for Colusa County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 393 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colusa County. They injured 134 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Colusa 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%.
November through March accounts for 31.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Butte Slough Rd (1), CR-OLD Hwy 99W (1) and Old Hwy 99W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Colusa fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colusa County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Colusa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| Butte Slough Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 99W | 1 |
| Old Hwy 99W | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Colusa at a glance
| Population | 6,589 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,511 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95932) | $66,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95932) | $389,580 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 2000s and 34 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colusa
How common are truck crashes in Colusa?
393 truck crashes have been reported in Colusa County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Colusa?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Colusa since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colusa?
September has the most truck crashes in Colusa County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Colusa?
Since 2015, Colusa County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Colusa compared with California?
The yearly rate is 157.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colusa County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Colusa?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.