Keswick, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keswick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Keswick 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Shasta County at a glance: 7.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Shasta County has recorded 942 truck crashes since 2015, with 366 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Keswick since 2015, this page uses Shasta County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Keswick with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-299 (3), California Market Aly (1) and China Gulch Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Keswick fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shasta County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.4% 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 Shasta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| SR-299 | 3 |
| California Market Aly | 1 |
| China Gulch Dr | 1 |
| East Cypress Ave | 1 |
| S Bonnyview Rd | 1 |
| SR-273 | 1 |
| State St | 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 |
Keswick at a glance
| Land area | 3.4 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Keswick
How many truck crashes happen in Keswick?
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shasta County (366 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Keswick?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Keswick since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Keswick?
Truck crashes in Shasta County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Keswick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Shasta County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Keswick compare with California?
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 Keswick?
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.