Dorris, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dorris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dorris 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.
What stands out in Siskiyou County: 18.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Siskiyou County has recorded 627 truck crashes since 2015, with 268 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Dorris since 2015, this page uses Siskiyou County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dorris happened on US-97 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Dorris fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Siskiyou County.
- With 18.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 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 |
Dorris at a glance
| Population | 817 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,164 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96023) | $47,237 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96023) | $178,000 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 2000s and 61 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dorris
How common are truck crashes in Dorris?
Siskiyou County has had 627 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 268 people and killing 33.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dorris?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Siskiyou County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dorris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Siskiyou County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dorris compare with California?
Siskiyou County records 127.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dorris?
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.