ZIP 93219 (Earlimart, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93219: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tulare 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tulare County compares with California
Tulare County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tulare County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tulare County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Tulare County has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Tulare County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Tulare County has recorded 2,862 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,357 people injured and 142 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 93219 is SR-99, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-43 (3), Ave 56 (1) and Avenue 120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93219 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tulare County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tulare County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Tulare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 4 |
| SR-43 | 3 |
| Ave 56 | 1 |
| Avenue 120 | 1 |
| Avenue 56 | 1 |
| CR-192 | 1 |
| Driver Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tulare County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 25 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 20 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 12 |
| SR-65 | 7 |
| Road 152 | 6 |
| SR-63 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 5 |
| SR-137 | 4 |
ZIP 93219 at a glance
| Population | 9,057 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,273 |
| Median home value | $257,185 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tulare 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 | — | 11.0 |
| 2000s | 140 | +3402% | 11.1 |
| 2010s | 198 | +42% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 262 | +32% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 262. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 8.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93219
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93219?
Since 2015, 2,862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulare County (1,357 injured, 142 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 93219?
SR-99 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93219 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93219?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Tulare County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93219?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Tulare County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 93219 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tulare County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93219?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.