Grenada, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grenada: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grenada 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Siskiyou County: 18.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 627 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Siskiyou County. They injured 268 people and killed 33.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Grenada 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%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
18.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Grenada with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fort Jones Rd (1), Old Hwy 99 (1) and Old Westside 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 Grenada fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Siskiyou County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Siskiyou County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 3 |
| Fort Jones Rd | 1 |
| Old Hwy 99 | 1 |
| Old Westside 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 |
Grenada at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96038) | $59,435 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96038) | $407,555 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grenada
How common are truck crashes in Grenada?
Siskiyou County has had 627 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 268 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grenada?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grenada: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grenada?
Truck crashes in Siskiyou County peak in January, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grenada?
Since 2015, Siskiyou County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grenada compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Siskiyou County has 127.9 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grenada?
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.