Herlong, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Herlong: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Herlong and Lassen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lassen County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Lassen County: 28.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lassen County. They injured 120 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Herlong had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lassen County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
28.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Herlong happened on US-395 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Herlong fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lassen County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 28.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lassen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 3 |
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 |
Herlong at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96113) | $67,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96113) | $79,331 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Herlong
How common are truck crashes in Herlong?
333 truck crashes have been reported in Lassen County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 120 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Herlong?
December has the most truck crashes in Lassen County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Herlong?
Since 2015, Lassen County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Herlong compared with California?
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 Herlong?
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.