Valley Ranch, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Ranch 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Plumas County: 8.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Plumas County has recorded 179 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Valley Ranch had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Plumas County numbers.
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.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley Ranch since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-70 (1) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plumas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Valley Ranch fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Plumas County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 8.6% 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 Plumas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 |
Valley Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Valley Ranch
How many truck accidents are there in Valley Ranch?
Plumas County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley Ranch?
Truck crashes in Plumas County peak in August, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley Ranch?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plumas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Valley Ranch compare with California for truck crashes?
Plumas County records 84.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Valley Ranch?
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.