Bystrom, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bystrom: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bystrom and Stanislaus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stanislaus County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stanislaus County compares with California
Stanislaus County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanislaus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanislaus County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Stanislaus County sits below California on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Bystrom: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Bystrom (3.0 → 6.2).
Overview
Police reported 2,777 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stanislaus County since 2015: 1,318 people were injured and 135 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bystrom since 2015; patterns below come from Stanislaus County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bystrom is SR-99, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-132 (8), Finch Rd (2) and Hatch Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 4.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bystrom fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Stanislaus County.
- 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 Stanislaus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 13 |
| SR-132 | 8 |
| Finch Rd | 2 |
| Hatch Rd | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| CR-MILNES Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLAND Ave | 1 |
| Crows Landing Rd | 1 |
| E Hatch Rd | 1 |
| E Keyes Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanislaus County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 N/B | 15 |
| SR-99 | 13 |
| I-5 | 12 |
| SR-132 | 10 |
| Mitchell Rd | 7 |
| State Route 99 (Southbound) | 5 |
| Sr132/Paradise Rd | 5 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
Bystrom at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95351) | $58,275 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95351) | $334,662 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanislaus 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 | — | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 166 | — | 9.2 |
| 2010s | 199 | +20% | 5.9 |
| 2020s | 256 | +29% | 12.0 |
In the 2000s about 166 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 256. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 12.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bystrom
How common are truck crashes in Bystrom?
Since 2015, 2,777 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stanislaus County (1,318 injured, 135 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bystrom?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bystrom: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bystrom?
October has the most truck crashes in Stanislaus County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bystrom?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Stanislaus County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Bystrom compare with California for truck crashes?
Stanislaus County records 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bystrom?
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.