Willows, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willows: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willows and Glenn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Glenn County numbers.
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 sits below California on 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.
What stands out in Glenn County: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Glenn County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 144 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Willows since 2015, this page uses Glenn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 31.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Willows with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-162 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Willows fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Glenn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| 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 |
Willows at a glance
| Population | 6,079 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95988) | $66,339 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95988) | $290,623 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Willows
How many truck accidents are there in Willows?
Glenn County has had 266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 144 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Willows?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Willows since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Willows?
The worst month is August: 13.9% of truck crashes in Glenn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Willows?
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 Willows compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Glenn County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Willows?
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.