Greenhorn, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenhorn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenhorn and Plumas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Plumas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plumas County compares with California
Plumas County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plumas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plumas County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 9.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Plumas County has lower values than California for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Plumas County: 8.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Plumas County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Greenhorn since 2015; patterns below come from Plumas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Greenhorn happened on SR-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Plumas County.
Route planning tips for Greenhorn fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- With 8.6% 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 Plumas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plumas County) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 6 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| Caribou Rd/3.2M N Rt70 | 2 |
| Dyson Ln | 2 |
| Rt 36 / Rt 324 | 2 |
| Rt70/.1M E Keddie Resort Rd | 2 |
| Rt70/.1M W Frencham Lake Rd | 2 |
| Rt70/.2M E Spanish Creek Bridge | 2 |
Greenhorn at a glance
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95971) | $83,269 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95971) | $326,037 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plumas 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 | 1 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +1310% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +8% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenhorn
How many truck crashes happen in Greenhorn?
Plumas County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenhorn?
The worst month is August: 12.8% of truck crashes in Plumas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenhorn?
Since 2015, Plumas County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenhorn compare with California?
The yearly rate is 84.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Plumas County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenhorn?
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.