ZIP 93239 (Kettleman City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93239: 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. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kings County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,086 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kings County. They injured 545 people and killed 71.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 93239 is SR-41, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-5 (2), Plymouth Ave (1) and SR-269 (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 93239 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% 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 Kings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 5 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| Plymouth Ave | 1 |
| SR-269 | 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 93239 at a glance
| Population | 1,461 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,231 |
| Home ownership | 13% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93239
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 93239?
Kings County has had 1,086 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 545 people and killing 71.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 93239?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93239 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93239?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kings County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93239?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Kings County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 93239 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kings County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93239?
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.