ZIP 95340 (Merced, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95340: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 95340: SR-99 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95340 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,923 crashes involving commercial trucks in Merced County since 2015: 1,150 people were injured and 124 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95340 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-59 (4), G St (2) and SR-140 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (19%).
They recorded 3.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95340 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| SR-59 | 4 |
| G St | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| CR-DICKENSON Ferry Rd | 1 |
| E Childs Ave | 1 |
| Fox 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 95340 at a glance
| Population | 38,303 |
| Density | 285 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,193 |
| Median home value | $399,834 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 268. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.2 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95340
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95340?
Merced County has had 2,923 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,150 people and killing 124.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95340?
SR-99 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95340 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95340?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in Merced County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95340?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Merced County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95340 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Merced County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95340?
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.