ZIP 93604 (Bass Lake, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93604: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madera 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
8 of 1,266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madera County compares with California
Madera County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madera County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madera County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Madera County has lower values than California for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Madera County: 1 in 152 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Police reported 1,266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madera County since 2015: 425 people were injured and 52 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.6%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93604 since 2015: Beasore Rd (1), Road 222 (1) and SR-140 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 93604 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Madera County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Beasore Rd | 1 |
| Road 222 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madera County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 13 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 11 |
| Avenue 12 | 7 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 7 |
| Rt152/Road 9 | 5 |
| Avenue 7 | 4 |
| Rt 152 Wb/400Ft W Of Road 11 | 4 |
| Rt99/500Ft N Cleveland Av | 4 |
ZIP 93604 at a glance
| Population | 710 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,357 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madera 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 | — | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 73 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 86 | +17% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 120 | +40% | 3.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 73 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93604
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93604?
Madera County has had 1,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 425 people and killing 52.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 93604?
December has the most truck crashes in Madera County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 93604?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madera County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93604 compared with California?
Madera County records 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93604?
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.