Plumas Lake, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plumas Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plumas Lake 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 |
Yuba County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Yuba County: August worst month: 14.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yuba County since 2015: 176 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Plumas Lake since 2015; patterns below come from Yuba County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 30.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in 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-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come Erle Rd (1), Forty Mile Road (1) and I-80 (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 Plumas Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.3% 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
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 |
| Erle Rd | 1 |
| Forty Mile Road | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 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 |
Plumas Lake at a glance
| Land area | 11.8 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plumas Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Plumas Lake?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Yuba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 176 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Plumas Lake?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plumas Lake: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plumas Lake?
Truck crashes in Yuba County peak in August, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Plumas Lake?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yuba County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Plumas Lake 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Plumas Lake?
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.