ZIP 95350 (Modesto, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95350: 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 |
Compared with California, Stanislaus County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 95350: 2.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95350 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (6.8 vs 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 2,777 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stanislaus County since 2015: 1,318 people were injured and 135 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come SR-132 (8), SR-120 (4) and Finch Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 4.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95350 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanislaus County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Stanislaus County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stanislaus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 13 |
| SR-132 | 8 |
| SR-120 | 4 |
| Finch Rd | 2 |
| Hatch Rd | 2 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| Arthur Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILNES Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLAND Ave | 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 95350 at a glance
| Population | 57,136 |
| Density | 2,497 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,621 |
| Median home value | $429,177 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 166 a year in the 2000s and 256 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 12.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95350
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95350?
Stanislaus County has had 2,777 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,318 people and killing 135.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95350?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95350: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95350?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Stanislaus County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95350?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Stanislaus County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95350 compare with California?
Stanislaus County records 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95350?
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.