Susanville, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Susanville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Susanville 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 |
Lassen County has lower values than California for 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.
Lassen County at a glance: 28.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Lassen County has recorded 333 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Susanville since 2015; patterns below come from Lassen County as a whole.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Susanville since 2015: SR-36 (2), US-395 (2), SR-139 (1) and SR-44 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Susanville fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lassen County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 2 |
| US-395 | 2 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Susanville at a glance
| Population | 12,359 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,561 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Susanville
How many truck accidents are there in Susanville?
Lassen County has had 333 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 26.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Susanville?
The worst month is December: 10.5% of truck crashes in Lassen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Susanville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lassen County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Susanville 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 Susanville?
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.