ZIP 93722 (Fresno, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93722: 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 93722: 6.2× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93722: 1.2 in 2016–19, 7.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fresno County. They injured 2,260 people and killed 281.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come SR-180 (5), Avenue 12 (3) and Belmont 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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 93722 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fresno County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 5 |
| Avenue 12 | 3 |
| Belmont Ave | 3 |
| Shaw Ave | 3 |
| Blackstone Ave | 2 |
| West Ave | 2 |
| Avenue 7 | 1 |
| Belmont Avenue | 1 |
| Brawley Ave | 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 93722 at a glance
| Population | 86,110 |
| Density | 1,723 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,285 |
| Median home value | $375,273 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 434. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 93722
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 93722?
4,617 truck crashes have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, with 281 deaths and 2,260 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 93722?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93722: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93722?
August has the most truck crashes in Fresno County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 93722?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Fresno County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 93722 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fresno County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 93722?
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.