Strathmore, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Strathmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Strathmore 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 |
Tulare County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tulare County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,862 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tulare County. They injured 1,357 people and killed 142.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Strathmore had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tulare County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across 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
Within this area, SR-190 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-65 (4), Avenue 204 (1) and CR-188 (1).
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 Strathmore fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-190 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tulare County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-190 | 5 |
| SR-65 | 4 |
| Avenue 204 | 1 |
| CR-188 | 1 |
| CR-AVE 208 | 1 |
| Plano St | 1 |
| Road 152 | 1 |
| Road 180 | 1 |
| S Plano St | 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 |
Strathmore at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93267) | $47,344 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93267) | $255,605 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 262 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Strathmore
How many truck crashes happen in Strathmore?
2,862 truck crashes have been reported in Tulare County since 2015, with 142 deaths and 1,357 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Strathmore?
SR-190 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Strathmore since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Strathmore?
Truck crashes in Tulare County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Strathmore?
Since 2015, Tulare County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Strathmore compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tulare County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Strathmore?
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.