Las Flores, Tehama County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Las Flores, Tehama County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Las Flores, Tehama County 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tehama County: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Tehama County has recorded 516 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 42 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Las Flores, Tehama County since 2015; patterns below come from Tehama County as a whole.
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.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Las Flores happened on SR-99 (2), SR-99E (2), 99W (1), Antelope Blvd (1) and CR-99 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Las Flores, Tehama County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 2 |
| SR-99E | 2 |
| 99W | 1 |
| Antelope Blvd | 1 |
| CR-99 | 1 |
| CR-ROAD 99W | 1 |
| Corning Rest Area | 1 |
| Gerber Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 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 |
Las Flores, Tehama County at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Las Flores, Tehama County
How many truck crashes happen in Las Flores, Tehama County?
Tehama County has had 516 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 42.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Las Flores, Tehama County?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Tehama County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Las Flores, Tehama County?
Since 2015, Tehama County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Las Flores, Tehama County compared with California?
Tehama County records 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Las Flores, Tehama County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.