ZIP 93242 (Laton, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93242: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fresno 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fresno County compares with California
Fresno County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fresno County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fresno County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Fresno County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 93242: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 93242 (2.2 → 4.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fresno County. They injured 2,260 people and killed 281.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 93242 is SR-41, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-43 (6), SR-198 (2) and 12 3/4 Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 73 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93242 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fresno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 7 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 2 |
| 12 3/4 Ave | 1 |
| CR-14TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-6TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-EXCELSIOR Ave | 1 |
| CR-FLORAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-MARKS Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fresno County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 34 |
| SR-99 | 26 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 21 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 15 |
| SR-180 | 10 |
| Jensen Ave | 7 |
| SR-43 | 7 |
| Manning Ave | 6 |
ZIP 93242 at a glance
| Population | 2,904 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,142 |
| Median home value | $359,997 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fresno 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 | 3 | — | 21.2 |
| 2000s | 245 | +8077% | 15.1 |
| 2010s | 311 | +27% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 434 | +39% | 21.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 434. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 15.0 a year in 2016–19, 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93242
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 93242?
4,617 truck crashes have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, with 281 deaths and 2,260 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 93242?
SR-41 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93242 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93242?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Fresno County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 93242?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Fresno County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93242 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Fresno County has 39.2 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93242?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.