ZIP 95309 (Chinese Camp, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95309: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tuolumne 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 of 249 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tuolumne County compares with California
Tuolumne County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tuolumne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tuolumne County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with California, Tuolumne County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tuolumne County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 249 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuolumne County. They injured 113 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.8%.
November through March accounts for 33.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95309 is SR-120, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-108 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95309 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-120, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tuolumne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 4 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tuolumne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-108 | 6 |
| SR-120 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| La Grange Rd | 2 |
| La Grange Rd/1.4M S Old Don Pedro Rd | 2 |
| Obyrnes Ferry Rd/300Ft S Calaveras Tuolumne Co Ln | 2 |
| Rt108/S Washington St | 2 |
| Rt120/.5M W La Grange Rd | 2 |
ZIP 95309 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tuolumne 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 | — | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | +41% | 1.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95309
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95309?
249 truck crashes have been reported in Tuolumne County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 113 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95309?
NHTSA data shows SR-120 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95309 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95309?
Truck crashes in Tuolumne County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95309?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tuolumne County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95309 compared with California?
Tuolumne County records 39.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95309?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.