Bertsch-Oceanview, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bertsch-Oceanview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bertsch-Oceanview and Del Norte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Del Norte County numbers.
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. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Del Norte County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Del Norte County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bertsch-Oceanview since 2015; patterns below come from Del Norte County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bertsch-Oceanview happened on US-101 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Bertsch-Oceanview fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
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 |
Bertsch-Oceanview at a glance
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bertsch-Oceanview
How common are truck crashes in Bertsch-Oceanview?
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Del Norte County (63 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bertsch-Oceanview?
Truck crashes in Del Norte County peak in May, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bertsch-Oceanview?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Del Norte County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Bertsch-Oceanview compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Del Norte County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bertsch-Oceanview?
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.