ZIP 93620 (Dos Palos, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Merced 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
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Merced County compares with California
Merced County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Merced County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Merced County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with California, Merced 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, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 93620: SR-152 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93620: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,923 crashes involving commercial trucks in Merced County since 2015: 1,150 people were injured and 124 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.1% 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 (7). After it: Eucalyptus Rd (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.7, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93620 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Merced County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-152; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Merced County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 7 |
| Eucalyptus Rd | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Merced County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 S/B | 23 |
| I-5 | 18 |
| SR-165 | 13 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 12 |
| Rt152/Volta Rd | 8 |
| SR-152 | 7 |
| Sr-152 W/B | 7 |
| SR-59 | 6 |
ZIP 93620 at a glance
| Population | 9,927 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,456 |
| Median home value | $323,016 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Merced 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 | 2 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 142 | +7025% | 8.8 |
| 2010s | 198 | +39% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 268 | +36% | 9.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 268. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 8.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93620
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 93620?
Since 2015, 2,923 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Merced County (1,150 injured, 124 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 93620?
SR-152 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93620 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93620?
Truck crashes in Merced County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 93620?
Since 2015, Merced County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 93620 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Merced County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93620?
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.