ZIP 95324 (Hilmar, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95324: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Merced 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
3.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Merced County compares with California
Merced County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Merced County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Merced County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Merced County has lower values than California for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 95324: SR-99 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95324: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,923 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Merced County. They injured 1,150 people and killed 124.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95324 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-165 (3), Bradbury Rd (2) and Lander Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (19% of them).
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95324 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Merced County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 9 |
| SR-165 | 3 |
| Bradbury Rd | 2 |
| Lander Ave | 2 |
| Crows Landing Rd | 1 |
| East Harding Rd | 1 |
| Eastin Rd | 1 |
| Hills Ferry Rd | 1 |
| Mitchell Rd | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Merced County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 S/B | 23 |
| I-5 | 18 |
| SR-165 | 13 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 12 |
| Rt152/Volta Rd | 8 |
| SR-152 | 7 |
| Sr-152 W/B | 7 |
| SR-59 | 6 |
ZIP 95324 at a glance
| Population | 7,636 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,316 |
| Median home value | $460,705 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Merced 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 | 2 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 142 | +7025% | 8.8 |
| 2010s | 198 | +39% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 268 | +36% | 9.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 268 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.2 a year in 2016–19 and 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95324
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95324?
Merced County has had 2,923 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,150 people and killing 124.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95324?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95324 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95324?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Merced County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95324?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Merced County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 95324 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 86.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Merced County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95324?
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.