Oak Run, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Run: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Run 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Shasta County: 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 Oak Run 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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Run since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-299 (3) and Oak Run Rd (1).
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 Oak Run fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shasta County.
- With 7.4% 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 Shasta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-299 | 3 |
| Oak Run Rd | 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 |
Oak Run at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96069) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96069) | $371,940 |
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 Oak Run
How common are truck crashes in Oak Run?
942 truck crashes have been reported in Shasta County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 366 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oak Run?
October has the most truck crashes in Shasta County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oak Run?
Since 2015, Shasta County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oak Run compare with California?
Shasta County records 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oak Run?
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.