Marysville, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marysville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marysville 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Yuba County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 14.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yuba County. They injured 176 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 21 truck crashes reported in Marysville 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
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of Marysville with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (7), Erle Rd (1) and Hammonton Smartsville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Marysville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yuba County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 33.3% 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 Yuba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 9 |
| SR-20 | 7 |
| Erle Rd | 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 |
Marysville at a glance
| Population | 12,714 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,670 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95901) | $69,776 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95901) | $375,171 |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Marysville
How many truck accidents are there in Marysville?
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 Marysville?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marysville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marysville?
August has the most truck crashes in Yuba County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marysville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Yuba County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Marysville compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yuba County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marysville?
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.