Del Norte County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Del Norte County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Del Norte County compares with California
Del Norte County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Del Norte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Del Norte County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Del Norte County sits below California on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Del Norte County: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Del Norte County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads in Del Norte County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-199 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Del Norte County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Del Norte County.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Del Norte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Del Norte County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| US-199 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Del Norte County) |
|---|---|
| US-199 | 8 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| Lake Earl Drive | 2 |
| Rt101/1.8M S Wilson Creek Rd | 2 |
| Rt199/281Ft N Hardscrabble Creek | 2 |
| Us101/1270Ft S Hamilton Rd | 2 |
| Burtschell St/245Ft S Rt101 | 1 |
| Del Norte St/Childs Av | 1 |
Del Norte County at a glance
| Population | 27,009 |
| Land area | 1,006.2 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,876 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Del Norte 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 | — | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +14% | 0.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Del Norte County
How many truck crashes happen in Del Norte County?
130 truck crashes have been reported in Del Norte County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 63 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Del Norte County?
US-101 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Del Norte County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Del Norte County?
The worst month is May: 13.8% of truck crashes in Del Norte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Del Norte County?
Since 2015, Del Norte County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Del Norte County compared with California?
Del Norte County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Del Norte County?
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.