ZIP 95354 (Modesto, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95354: 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 sits below California on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 95354: 2.6× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95354: 2.5 in 2016–19, 6.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 2,777 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stanislaus County since 2015: 1,318 people were injured and 135 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: SR-132 (6), 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95354 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.
- 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 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 | 6 |
| 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 95354 at a glance
| Population | 25,684 |
| Density | 1,296 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,879 |
| Median home value | $389,453 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 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 95354
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95354?
Since 2015, 2,777 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stanislaus County (1,318 injured, 135 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95354?
SR-99 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95354 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95354?
Truck crashes in Stanislaus County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95354?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stanislaus County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95354 compared with California?
Stanislaus County records 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95354?
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.