Igo, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Igo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Igo and Shasta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shasta County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 942 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shasta County compares with California
Shasta County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shasta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shasta County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 8.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Shasta County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Shasta County at a glance: 7.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 942 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shasta County since 2015: 366 people were injured and 46 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Igo since 2015; patterns below come from Shasta County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Igo is SR-299, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: China Gulch Dr (1), S Bonnyview Rd (1) and SR-273 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Igo fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shasta County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-299; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Shasta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-299 | 3 |
| China Gulch Dr | 1 |
| S Bonnyview Rd | 1 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shasta County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 12 |
| SR-299 | 5 |
| Rt5/.6M S Delta Rd | 5 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| Rt89/2.5M S Cassel Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.6M S Flume Creek Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.6M N Sims Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.5M S Flume Creek Rd | 3 |
Igo at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96001) | $72,484 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96001) | $401,488 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shasta 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 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 60 | +5900% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 76 | +27% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 79 | +4% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 79 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Igo
How many truck accidents are there in Igo?
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shasta County (366 injured, 46 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Igo?
NHTSA data shows SR-299 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Igo since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Igo?
October has the most truck crashes in Shasta County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Igo?
Since 2015, Shasta County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Igo compare with California for truck crashes?
Shasta County records 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Igo?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.