Red Bluff, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Red Bluff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Red Bluff 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tehama County: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Tehama County has recorded 516 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 42 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Red Bluff since 2015, this page uses Tehama County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.8%).
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 99W (1), Antelope Blvd (1) and CR-ROAD 99W (1).
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 Red Bluff fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tehama County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 3 |
| 99W | 1 |
| Antelope Blvd | 1 |
| CR-ROAD 99W | 1 |
| Gerber Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| SR-99E | 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 |
Red Bluff at a glance
| Population | 14,286 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,889 per 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 |
In the 2000s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Red Bluff
How many truck accidents are there in Red Bluff?
516 truck crashes have been reported in Tehama County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 244 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Red Bluff?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Red Bluff since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Red Bluff?
August has the most truck crashes in Tehama County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Red Bluff?
Since 2015, Tehama County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Red Bluff compare 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 Red Bluff?
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.