Goshen, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goshen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goshen and Tulare County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tulare County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tulare County compares with California
Tulare County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tulare County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tulare County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with California, Tulare County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tulare County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,862 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tulare County. They injured 1,357 people and killed 142.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Goshen since 2015, this page uses Tulare County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of Goshen with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-198 (4), Grangeville Blvd (2) and SR-63 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (17%).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Goshen fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Tulare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 4 |
| Grangeville Blvd | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| Ave 384 | 1 |
| Avenue 352 | 1 |
| CR-328 | 1 |
| CR-J19 Road 80 | 1 |
| Drive 60 | 1 |
| E Houston Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tulare County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 25 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 20 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 12 |
| SR-65 | 7 |
| Road 152 | 6 |
| SR-63 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 5 |
| SR-137 | 4 |
Goshen at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tulare 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 | 4 | — | 11.0 |
| 2000s | 140 | +3402% | 11.1 |
| 2010s | 198 | +42% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 262 | +32% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 262. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 8.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goshen
How many truck crashes happen in Goshen?
Since 2015, 2,862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulare County (1,357 injured, 142 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Goshen?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Goshen: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Goshen?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Tulare County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goshen?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Tulare County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Goshen compared with California?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tulare County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Goshen?
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.