ZIP 95223 (Arnold, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95223: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alpine 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
1 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Alpine County compares with California
Alpine County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alpine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alpine County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 413.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 12.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 46.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 49.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 5.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with California, Alpine County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Alpine County at a glance: 46.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Alpine County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.0%).
Road surface: 46.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95223 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95223 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alpine County.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 46.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Alpine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alpine County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 88/.4Mi W Of Diamond Valley Rd | 1 |
| Rt88 / 25 Ft W Carson River Rd | 1 |
| Rt88/.1M E Old Pony Express Wy | 1 |
| Rt88/.1M W Caples Lake Boat Launch | 1 |
| Rt88/.1M W Diamond Valley Rd | 1 |
| Rt88/.4M E Hope Valley Store | 1 |
| Rt88/.4M W Meiss Meadow Sno Pk | 1 |
| Rt88/.4M W Schneider Cow Camp Rd | 1 |
ZIP 95223 at a glance
| Population | 3,056 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,694 |
| Median home value | $486,602 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alpine 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 | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +30% | 0.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95223
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95223?
Alpine County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95223?
The worst month is February: 20.0% of truck crashes in Alpine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95223?
Since 2015, Alpine County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95223 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 413.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alpine County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95223?
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.