Castella, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Castella: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Castella and Siskiyou County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Siskiyou County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 627 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Siskiyou County compares with California
Siskiyou County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Siskiyou County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Siskiyou County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 20.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Siskiyou County has lower values than California for 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 Siskiyou County: 18.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 627 crashes involving commercial trucks in Siskiyou County since 2015: 268 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Castella since 2015, this page uses Siskiyou County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Castella is I-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-TAMARACK Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Castella fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 18.7% 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
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 Siskiyou County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-TAMARACK Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Siskiyou County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 5 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| United States Highway 97 | 3 |
| SR-97 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| Rt97/.3M N/Horse Thief Creed Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/378Ft S Azalea Rd | 3 |
| Rt5 Sb/224Ft N Edgewood U/C | 3 |
Castella at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96025) | $46,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96025) | $276,373 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Siskiyou 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 | — | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | — | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 43 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +42% | 2.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Castella
How common are truck crashes in Castella?
Since 2015, 627 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Siskiyou County (268 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Castella?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Castella since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Castella?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Siskiyou County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Castella?
Since 2015, Siskiyou County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Castella compare with California?
Siskiyou County records 127.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Castella?
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.