ZIP 93624 (Five Points, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93624: 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 runs above California on 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
Fresno County has recorded 4,617 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,260 people injured and 281 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
SR-198 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 93624 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-MNT Whitney Ave (1), Elkhorn Ave (1) and I-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
73 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93624 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-198; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 Fresno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-198 | 2 |
| CR-MNT Whitney Ave | 1 |
| Elkhorn Ave | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| SR-145 | 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 93624 at a glance
| Population | 735 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,417 |
| Home ownership | 17% |
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. NHTSA counts 15.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93624
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93624?
Fresno County has had 4,617 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,260 people and killing 281.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 93624?
NHTSA data shows SR-198 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93624 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 93624?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Fresno County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93624?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Fresno County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 93624 compare with California for truck crashes?
Fresno County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 93624?
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.