ZIP 93609 (Caruthers, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93609: 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 |
Fresno County has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 93609: 2.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 93609 (1.5 → 4.0).
Overview
Police reported 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fresno County since 2015: 2,260 people were injured and 281 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 93609 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Marks Ave (3), CR-FLORAL Rd (1) and CR-MANNING Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 73 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93609 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fresno County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-41 | 6 |
| Marks Ave | 3 |
| CR-FLORAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-MANNING Ave | 1 |
| CR-MARKS Ave | 1 |
| CR-MT Whitney Avenue | 1 |
| CR-WEST Ave | 1 |
| Clovis Ave | 1 |
| Conejo Ave | 1 |
| East Av | 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 93609 at a glance
| Population | 4,740 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Median home value | $330,300 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 93609
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93609?
4,617 truck crashes have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, with 281 deaths and 2,260 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 93609?
NHTSA data shows SR-41 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93609 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93609?
Truck crashes in Fresno County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93609?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Fresno County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 93609 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fresno County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93609?
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.