Yreka, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yreka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yreka 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 sits below California on 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.
Siskiyou County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Yreka 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%.
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%).
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Yreka is I-5, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fort Jones Rd (1) and Old Hwy 99 (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 Yreka fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
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 |
Yreka at a glance
| Population | 7,686 |
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Density | 770 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96097) | $53,059 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96097) | $273,353 |
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 Yreka
How many truck crashes happen in Yreka?
627 truck crashes have been reported in Siskiyou County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 268 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Yreka?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Yreka since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yreka?
Truck crashes in Siskiyou County peak in January, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yreka?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Siskiyou County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Yreka compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Siskiyou County has 127.9 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Yreka?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.