Lemoore Station, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lemoore Station: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lemoore Station and Kings County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kings County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 1,086 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kings County compares with California
Kings County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kings County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Kings County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kings County: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in California.
Overview
Police reported 1,086 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kings County since 2015: 545 people were injured and 71 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lemoore Station since 2015; patterns below come from Kings County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-198 (3), Avenal Cutoff Rd (1) and CR-18TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Lemoore Station fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kings County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Kings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 10 |
| SR-198 | 3 |
| Avenal Cutoff Rd | 1 |
| CR-18TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-KANSAS Ave | 1 |
| Grangeville Bl | 1 |
| Kansas Ave | 1 |
| Laurel Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kings County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 10 |
| SR-41 | 7 |
| Rt198/6Th Av | 6 |
| Sr-198 W/B | 5 |
| SR-43 | 5 |
| Rt198/2Nd Av | 4 |
| 6Th Av/Redding Av | 3 |
| 18Th Av/Kansas Av | 3 |
Lemoore Station at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kings 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 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 65 | — | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 81 | +25% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 95 | +17% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 65 a year in the 2000s and 95 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lemoore Station
How many truck crashes happen in Lemoore Station?
1,086 truck crashes have been reported in Kings County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 545 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lemoore Station?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lemoore Station since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lemoore Station?
Truck crashes in Kings County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lemoore Station?
Since 2015, Kings County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lemoore Station compared with California?
The yearly rate is 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kings County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lemoore Station?
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.