ZIP 93309 (Bakersfield, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93309: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kern 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
9.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kern County compares with California
Kern County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kern County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kern County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with California, Kern County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Kern County: December garbage-truck crashes peak in December (17% of the year's total).
Overview
Kern County has recorded 7,248 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,414 people injured and 403 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 93309 is SR-99, with 21 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-58 (7), SR-119 (5) and SR-184 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 69 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (17%).
They recorded 9.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93309 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kern County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kern County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kern County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 21 |
| SR-58 | 7 |
| SR-119 | 5 |
| SR-184 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| 7th Standard Rd | 2 |
| California Ave | 2 |
| Chester Ave | 2 |
| Panama Ln | 2 |
| SR-223 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kern County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 N/B | 31 |
| Sr-58 W/B | 23 |
| I-5 | 22 |
| Sr-58 E/B | 21 |
| SR-58 | 20 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 17 |
| SR-99 | 17 |
| SR-223 | 11 |
ZIP 93309 at a glance
| Population | 63,217 |
| Density | 2,335 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,544 |
| Median home value | $320,202 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kern 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 | 5 | — | 23.6 |
| 2000s | 398 | +7854% | 20.5 |
| 2010s | 543 | +37% | 21.7 |
| 2020s | 659 | +21% | 28.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 659. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 25.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 28.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93309
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93309?
Kern County has had 7,248 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,414 people and killing 403.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 93309?
SR-99 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93309 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93309?
August has the most truck crashes in Kern County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93309?
Garbage trucks were involved in 69 reported crashes in Kern County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93309 compared with California?
Kern County records 68.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93309?
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.