Terra Bella, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terra Bella: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Terra Bella 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Terra Bella 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Terra Bella is SR-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-190 (5), Avenue 88 (1) and CR-192 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Terra Bella fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tulare County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-65 | 7 |
| SR-190 | 5 |
| Avenue 88 | 1 |
| CR-192 | 1 |
| Plano St | 1 |
| Rd 248 | 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 |
Terra Bella at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93270) | $67,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93270) | $308,001 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 262. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Terra Bella
How many truck crashes happen in Terra Bella?
2,862 truck crashes have been reported in Tulare County since 2015, with 142 deaths and 1,357 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Terra Bella?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Terra Bella since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Terra Bella?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Tulare County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Terra Bella?
Since 2015, Tulare County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Terra Bella compared with California?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tulare County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Terra Bella?
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.