Modoc County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Modoc 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
0 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Modoc County compares with California
Modoc County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Modoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Modoc County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 24.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with California, Modoc County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Modoc County: 22.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Modoc County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Modoc County happened on SR-139 (2), SR-299 (2) and SR-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Modoc County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Modoc County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Modoc County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Modoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Modoc County) |
|---|---|
| SR-139 | 2 |
| SR-299 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Modoc County) |
|---|---|
| Rt139/200Ft S Tulelake Ag Station | 2 |
| Rt299/.1M W Surrey Ln | 2 |
| Rt299/1.2M W County Rd 85 | 2 |
| SR-139 | 2 |
| SR-299 | 2 |
| Sr139/.1M S Cr112 | 2 |
| Sr299/.4M E Cr195 | 2 |
| County Rd 103/95Ft W Rt139 | 1 |
Modoc County at a glance
| Population | 8,491 |
| Land area | 3,948.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,022 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Modoc 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +104% | 0.6 |
In the 2000s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Modoc County
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Questions fleets ask about Modoc County
How many truck accidents are there in Modoc County?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Modoc County (42 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Modoc County?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Modoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Modoc County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Modoc County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Modoc County compare with California?
Modoc County records 129.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Modoc County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.