ZIP 93245 (Lemoore, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93245: 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 has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kings County at a glance: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across California.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across 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
Within this area, SR-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: SR-198 (4), Avenal Cutoff Rd (1) and CR-14TH 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 93245 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.
- 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
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 Kings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 10 |
| SR-198 | 4 |
| Avenal Cutoff Rd | 1 |
| CR-14TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-18TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-KANSAS Ave | 1 |
| Excelsior Ave | 1 |
| Fargo Ave | 1 |
| Grangeville Bl | 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 93245 at a glance
| Population | 37,971 |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,412 |
| Median home value | $336,123 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 65 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 95. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 93245
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93245?
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 93245?
Since 2015, SR-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93245: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 93245?
Truck crashes in Kings County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 93245?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Kings County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93245 compared with California?
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 93245?
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.