ZIP 93202 (Armona, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93202: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kings County, 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
13 of 1,086 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kings County compares with California
Kings County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kings County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Kings County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 93202 at a glance: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93202: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,086 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kings County. They injured 545 people and killed 71.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 93202 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-43 (6), SR-198 (5) and 12 3/4 Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93202 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 Kings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 10 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 5 |
| 12 3/4 Ave | 1 |
| CR-14TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-18TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-EXCELSIOR Ave | 1 |
| CR-KANSAS Ave | 1 |
| CR-MT Whitney Avenue | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kings County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 10 |
| SR-41 | 7 |
| Rt198/6Th Av | 6 |
| Sr-198 W/B | 5 |
| SR-43 | 5 |
| Rt198/2Nd Av | 4 |
| 6Th Av/Redding Av | 3 |
| 18Th Av/Kansas Av | 3 |
ZIP 93202 at a glance
| Population | 3,890 |
| Density | 978 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,276 |
| Median home value | $289,450 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kings 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 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 65 | — | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 81 | +25% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 95 | +17% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 65 a year in the 2000s and 95 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93202
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 93202?
Since 2015, 1,086 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kings County (545 injured, 71 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 93202?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93202 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93202?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kings County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93202?
Since 2015, Kings County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 93202 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kings County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93202?
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.