Corning, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Corning: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Corning and Tehama County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tehama County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 516 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tehama County compares with California
Tehama County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tehama County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tehama County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Tehama County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tehama County: 3.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 516 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tehama County. They injured 244 people and killed 42.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Corning had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tehama County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Corning with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-99 (2), SR-99E (2) and South Avenue (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Corning fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Tehama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| SR-99E | 2 |
| South Avenue | 2 |
| CR-99 | 1 |
| Corning Rest Area | 1 |
| Gerber Rd | 1 |
| South Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tehama County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| Rt5/1M S Gyle Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/1.3M N Flores Av | 3 |
| 5Th Ave/ Moller Ave | 2 |
| Antelope Blvd/250Ft W St Marys Ave | 2 |
| Everett Freeman Wy/3222Ft S Of Liberal Av | 2 |
| Rt 36/.7Mi W Of Manton Rd | 2 |
Corning at a glance
| Population | 8,131 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,292 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96021) | $59,592 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96021) | $303,183 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tehama 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 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 41 | — | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 36 | -11% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 49 | +35% | 2.8 |
In the 2000s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Corning
How many truck crashes happen in Corning?
516 truck crashes have been reported in Tehama County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 244 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Corning?
I-5 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Corning since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Corning?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Tehama County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Corning?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Tehama County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Corning compared with California?
Tehama County records 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Corning?
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.