McArthur, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McArthur: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McArthur 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 |
Shasta County has lower values than California for 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.
The headline for Shasta County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in McArthur since 2015, this page uses Shasta County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of McArthur happened on SR-299 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for McArthur fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.4% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-299 | 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 |
McArthur at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96028) | $76,295 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96028) | $370,319 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McArthur
How common are truck crashes in McArthur?
Shasta County has had 942 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 366 people and killing 46.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McArthur?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Shasta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McArthur?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shasta County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does McArthur compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shasta County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McArthur?
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.