ZIP 93605 (Big Creek, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93605: 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 |
Compared with California, Fresno County is lower 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 Fresno County: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fresno County. They injured 2,260 people and killed 281.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93605 since 2015: Flintridge Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
73 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 6.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93605 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fresno County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| Flintridge 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 93605 at a glance
| Population | 69 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 434. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 15.0 a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93605
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 93605?
4,617 truck crashes have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, with 281 deaths and 2,260 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 93605?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Fresno County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93605?
73 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 93605 compare with California for truck crashes?
Fresno County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93605?
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.