ZIP 95310 (Columbia, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95310: 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 |
Tuolumne County sits below California on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tuolumne County: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Tuolumne County has recorded 249 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
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.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-108 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95310 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-49 (2) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95310 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuolumne County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-108; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-108 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
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 95310 at a glance
| Population | 1,356 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,697 |
| Median home value | $379,143 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95310
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95310?
Since 2015, 249 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuolumne County (113 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95310?
SR-108 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95310 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95310?
Truck crashes in Tuolumne County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95310?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuolumne County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95310 compare with California for truck crashes?
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 95310?
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.