ZIP 93702 (Fresno, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93702: 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 sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 93702: 3.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 93702 (2.8 → 8.2).
Overview
Fresno County has recorded 4,617 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,260 people injured and 281 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-180 (4), Belmont Ave (3) and SR-41 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 73 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93702 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fresno County.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-99 | 10 |
| SR-180 | 4 |
| Belmont Ave | 3 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| Temperance Ave | 3 |
| Blackstone Ave | 2 |
| CR-MANNING Ave | 2 |
| Chestnut Ave | 2 |
| Golden State Blvd | 2 |
| Jensen Ave | 2 |
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 93702 at a glance
| Population | 43,875 |
| Density | 3,276 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,229 |
| Median home value | $239,056 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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 large-truck crashes: 15.0 a year in 2016–19, 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93702
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93702?
Fresno County has had 4,617 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,260 people and killing 281.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 93702?
SR-99 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93702 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93702?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Fresno County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93702?
Since 2015, Fresno County has reported 73 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 93702 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Fresno County has 39.2 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 93702?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.