ZIP 93230 (Hanford, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93230: 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 |
Kings County sits below California on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kings County at a glance: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Kings County has recorded 1,086 truck crashes since 2015, with 545 people injured and 71 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
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 93230 is SR-43, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-198 (5), Grangeville Blvd (2) and 12 3/4 Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93230 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kings County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-43 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Kings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 5 |
| Grangeville Blvd | 2 |
| 12 3/4 Ave | 1 |
| 6th Ave | 1 |
| CR-14TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-EXCELSIOR Ave | 1 |
| Fargo Ave | 1 |
| Kansas Av | 1 |
| Rd-36 | 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 93230 at a glance
| Population | 69,684 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,023 |
| Median home value | $343,923 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 65 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93230
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93230?
Kings County has had 1,086 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 545 people and killing 71.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 93230?
Since 2015, SR-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93230: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93230?
August has the most truck crashes in Kings County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 93230?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Kings County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 93230 compare with California for truck crashes?
Kings County records 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 93230?
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.