Yuba County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yuba County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yuba County compares with California
Yuba County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuba County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.7% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Yuba County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above California on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Yuba County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 14.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yuba County since 2015: 176 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.7% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Erle Rd (1), Forty Mile Road (1) and Hammonton Smartsville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Yuba County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yuba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yuba County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
| Erle Rd | 1 |
| Forty Mile Road | 1 |
| Hammonton Smartsville Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 20 Levee Rd | 1 |
| Loma Rica Road | 1 |
| N Beale Rd | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuba County) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 7 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| E St/3Rd St | 2 |
| Erle Rd | 2 |
| Hammonton Smartsville Rd/1869Ft E Bryden Rd | 2 |
| Marysville Rd/Loma Rica Rd | 2 |
| Rt20 / Woodruff Ln | 2 |
| Rt20/1065Ft W Of Hallwood Bl | 2 |
Yuba County at a glance
| Population | 87,469 |
| Land area | 632.0 sq mi |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,256 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuba 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 | — | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | — | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 21 | +6% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 31 | +51% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 2000s and 31 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Yuba County
ZIP codes in Yuba County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Yuba County
How common are truck crashes in Yuba County?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Yuba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 176 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Yuba County?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Yuba County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yuba County?
Truck crashes in Yuba County peak in August, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yuba County?
Since 2015, Yuba County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yuba County compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Yuba County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yuba County?
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.