ZIP 93705 (Fresno, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93705: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 93705 at a glance: 5.5× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93705 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (8.2 vs 1.5).
Overview
Police reported 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fresno County since 2015: 2,260 people were injured and 281 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in 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-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 93705 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-180 (6), Belmont Ave (3) and Shaw Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in 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 93705 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fresno County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 Fresno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 6 |
| Belmont Ave | 3 |
| Shaw Ave | 3 |
| Avenue 12 | 2 |
| Blackstone Ave | 2 |
| Chestnut Ave | 2 |
| West Ave | 2 |
| Avenue 7 | 1 |
| Belmont Avenue | 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 93705 at a glance
| Population | 38,888 |
| Density | 3,086 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,003 |
| Median home value | $302,604 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 434 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 15.0 a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93705
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 93705?
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 93705?
SR-99 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93705 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 93705?
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 93705?
73 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 93705 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fresno County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 93705?
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.