ZIP 93227 (Goshen, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93227: 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).
The headline for Tulare County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 2,862 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tulare County since 2015: 1,357 people were injured and 142 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-198 (4), Grangeville Blvd (2) and SR-63 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across 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 93227 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tulare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 7 |
| SR-198 | 4 |
| Grangeville Blvd | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| Avenue 352 | 1 |
| CR-328 | 1 |
| CR-J19 Road 80 | 1 |
| Drive 60 | 1 |
| E Houston Ave | 1 |
| J Street | 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 93227 at a glance
| Population | 221 |
| Density | 909 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93227
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93227?
Tulare County has had 2,862 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,357 people and killing 142.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 93227?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93227 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 93227?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Tulare County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 93227?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tulare County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93227 compared with California?
Tulare County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93227?
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.