Glenn County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glenn 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 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glenn County compares with California
Glenn County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glenn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glenn County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Glenn County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Glenn County at a glance: 1 in 250 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Police reported 266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Glenn County since 2015: 144 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by CR-99 (1) and SR-162 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Glenn County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Glenn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Glenn County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| CR-99 | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glenn County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 14 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| County Rd 9/6Th Av | 2 |
| Rt 5 Sb/1055Ft N Of Co Rd 20 | 2 |
| Rt32/County Rd P | 2 |
| Rt5 / .1 Miles N Rt32 | 2 |
| Rt5 Nb/8800Ft N Cr48 | 2 |
| Rt5/.3M S County Rd 27 | 2 |
Glenn County at a glance
| Population | 28,304 |
| Land area | 1,314.0 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,780 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glenn 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 | — | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +11% | 1.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Glenn County
ZIP codes in Glenn County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Glenn County
How many truck accidents are there in Glenn County?
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Glenn County (144 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Glenn County?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Glenn County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Glenn County?
Truck crashes in Glenn County peak in August, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Glenn County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Glenn County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Glenn County compared with California?
The yearly rate is 79.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Glenn County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Glenn County?
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.