Tipton, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tipton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tipton 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. 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Tulare County has recorded 2,862 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,357 people injured and 142 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tipton since 2015, this page uses Tulare County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for 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
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-190 (3), Road 152 (2) and Avenue 120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (California: 1.6%).
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 Tipton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-99 | 4 |
| SR-190 | 3 |
| Road 152 | 2 |
| Avenue 120 | 1 |
| Avenue 152 | 1 |
| Bardsley Ave | 1 |
| Road 112 | 1 |
| Sr- 63 S Mooney Bl | 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 |
Tipton at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93272) | $51,523 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93272) | $248,973 |
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 Tipton
How many truck accidents are there in Tipton?
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 Tipton?
SR-99 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tipton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tipton?
October has the most truck crashes in Tulare County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tipton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Tulare County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Tipton compare with California for truck crashes?
Tulare County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tipton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.