Los Molinos, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Los Molinos: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Los Molinos 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 |
Tehama County sits below California on garbage-truck share. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Tehama County at a glance: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 516 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tehama County since 2015: 244 people were injured and 42 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Los Molinos had 0 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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Los Molinos is SR-99, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-99E (2), South Avenue (2) and 99W (1).
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 Los Molinos fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tehama County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.0% 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 Tehama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-99E | 2 |
| South Avenue | 2 |
| 99W | 1 |
| CR-99 | 1 |
| CR-ROAD 99W | 1 |
| Corning Rest Area | 1 |
| Gerber Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 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 |
Los Molinos at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96090) | $70,893 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96090) | $323,730 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 2000s and 49 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Los Molinos
How many truck crashes happen in Los Molinos?
Since 2015, 516 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tehama County (244 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Los Molinos?
SR-99 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Los Molinos since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Los Molinos?
August has the most truck crashes in Tehama County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Los Molinos?
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 Los Molinos compared with California?
Tehama County records 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Los Molinos?
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.