ZIP 95319 (Empire, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95319: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stanislaus 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stanislaus County compares with California
Stanislaus County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanislaus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanislaus County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Stanislaus County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
ZIP 95319 at a glance: 2.3× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95319: 2.5 in 2016–19, 5.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,777 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stanislaus County. They injured 1,318 people and killed 135.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.2% 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 95319 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-132 (4), Finch Rd (2) and Hatch Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95319 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanislaus County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stanislaus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 11 |
| SR-132 | 4 |
| Finch Rd | 2 |
| Hatch Rd | 2 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| CR-ALBERS Road | 1 |
| CR-MILNES Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLAND Ave | 1 |
| Crows Landing Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanislaus County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 N/B | 15 |
| SR-99 | 13 |
| I-5 | 12 |
| SR-132 | 10 |
| Mitchell Rd | 7 |
| State Route 99 (Southbound) | 5 |
| Sr132/Paradise Rd | 5 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
ZIP 95319 at a glance
| Population | 1,327 |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,400 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanislaus 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 | — | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 166 | — | 9.2 |
| 2010s | 199 | +20% | 5.9 |
| 2020s | 256 | +29% | 12.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 166 to 256. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 12.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95319
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95319?
2,777 truck crashes have been reported in Stanislaus County since 2015, with 135 deaths and 1,318 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95319?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95319 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95319?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Stanislaus County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95319?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stanislaus County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95319 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanislaus County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95319?
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.