Lassen County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lassen 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
3 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lassen County compares with California
Lassen County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lassen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lassen County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 30.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Lassen County is lower on injuries per crash and 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 Lassen County: 28.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lassen County. They injured 120 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lassen County is US-395, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-44 (3), SR-36 (2) and Mc Clelland Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Lassen County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-395, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 28.2% 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 Lassen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lassen County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 12 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Mc Clelland Rd | 1 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lassen County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 8 |
| SR-139 | 3 |
| Rt44/1.6M W Rt36 | 3 |
| Rt395/.2Mi N Of Flux Rd | 3 |
| Johnstonville Rd/35Ft W Big Sky Bl | 2 |
| Rt 44/257Ft E Of County Rd A-21 | 2 |
| Rt36/.4M E Eagle Lake Rd | 2 |
| Rt395/ County Rd A3 | 2 |
Lassen County at a glance
| Population | 28,340 |
| Land area | 4,541.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,605 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lassen 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 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | — | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 19 | -6% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +74% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 2000s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lassen County
ZIP codes in Lassen County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lassen County
How common are truck crashes in Lassen County?
Lassen County has had 333 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lassen County?
US-395 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lassen County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lassen County?
The worst month is December: 10.5% of truck crashes in Lassen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lassen County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lassen County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Lassen County compare with California for truck crashes?
Lassen County records 103.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lassen 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.