ZIP 93610 (Chowchilla, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93610: 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 |
Compared with California, Madera County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Madera County at a glance: 1 in 152 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madera County. They injured 425 people and killed 52.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-152 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-99 (3), Ave 21 (1) and CR-MINTURN Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93610 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-152, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Madera County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| Ave 21 | 1 |
| CR-MINTURN Road | 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 93610 at a glance
| Population | 23,520 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,083 |
| Median home value | $371,475 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 73 a year in the 2000s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93610
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93610?
1,266 truck crashes have been reported in Madera County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 425 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 93610?
NHTSA data shows SR-152 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93610 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93610?
December has the most truck crashes in Madera County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93610?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Madera County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93610 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Madera County has 66.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93610?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.