ZIP 93246 (Lemoore, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93246: 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 |
Compared with California, Kings County is lower on 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.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 93246 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-198 (3), Avenal Cutoff Rd (1) and CR-22ND Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 93246 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kings County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 8 |
| SR-198 | 3 |
| Avenal Cutoff Rd | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-KANSAS Ave | 1 |
| CR-MNT Whitney Ave | 1 |
| Excelsior Ave | 1 |
| Grangeville Bl | 1 |
| Kansas Ave | 1 |
| Laurel Ave | 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 93246 at a glance
| Population | 852 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
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 93246
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93246?
1,086 truck crashes have been reported in Kings County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 545 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 93246?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93246 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93246?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Kings County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93246?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kings County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 93246 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kings County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93246?
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.