Olivehurst, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olivehurst: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Olivehurst 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.
The headline for Yuba County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 14.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Yuba County has recorded 319 truck crashes since 2015, with 176 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Olivehurst since 2015, this page uses Yuba County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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 (7). After it: SR-20 (4), Erle Rd (1) and Forty Mile Road (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 Olivehurst 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 7 |
| 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 |
Olivehurst at a glance
| Land area | 8.4 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 Olivehurst
How many truck crashes happen in Olivehurst?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Yuba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 176 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Olivehurst?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Olivehurst since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Olivehurst?
August has the most truck crashes in Yuba County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Olivehurst?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Yuba County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Olivehurst compared with California?
Yuba County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Olivehurst?
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.