ZIP 95341 (Merced, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95341: 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 |
Compared with California, Merced County is lower on 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 95341: SR-59 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95341: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Merced County has recorded 2,923 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,150 people injured and 124 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
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
Within this area, SR-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-99 (5), Applegate Road (1) and CR-DICKENSON Ferry Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
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 95341 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Merced County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-59 | 8 |
| SR-99 | 5 |
| Applegate Road | 1 |
| CR-DICKENSON Ferry Rd | 1 |
| E Childs Ave | 1 |
| Fox Rd | 1 |
| G St | 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 95341 at a glance
| Population | 36,385 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,342 |
| Median home value | $332,850 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 95341
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95341?
Merced County has had 2,923 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,150 people and killing 124.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95341?
NHTSA data shows SR-59 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95341 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95341?
August has the most truck crashes in Merced County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95341?
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 95341 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Merced County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95341?
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.