Linda, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linda and Yuba County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yuba County numbers.
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 |
Compared with California, Yuba County is lower 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 worst month: 14.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Yuba County has recorded 319 truck crashes since 2015, with 176 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Linda since 2015, this page uses Yuba County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
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-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-20 (4), Erle Rd (1) and Forty Mile Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Linda fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yuba County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Yuba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 6 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Erle Rd | 1 |
| Forty Mile Road | 1 |
| Hammonton Smartsville Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 20 Levee Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Rd | 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 |
Linda at a glance
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95961) | $89,561 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95961) | $427,940 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Linda
How many truck crashes happen in Linda?
Yuba County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 176 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Linda?
SR-99 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Linda since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Linda?
Truck crashes in Yuba County peak in August, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Linda?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Yuba County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Linda compare with California for truck crashes?
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 Linda?
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.