ZIP 95358 (Modesto, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95358: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 95358: 2.5× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 95358 (2.5 → 6.2).
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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95358 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-132 (10), SR-33 (6) and Finch Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95358 fleets
- Build extra time into October 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 April 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 11 |
| SR-132 | 10 |
| SR-33 | 6 |
| Finch Rd | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| Airport Wy | 1 |
| CR-WOODLAND Ave | 1 |
| Crows Landing Rd | 1 |
| E Hatch Rd | 1 |
| E Keyes 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 95358 at a glance
| Population | 30,469 |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,924 |
| Median home value | $426,294 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 166 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 256. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 95358
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95358?
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 95358?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95358: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95358?
Truck crashes in Stanislaus County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95358?
Since 2015, Stanislaus County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95358 compared with California?
Stanislaus County records 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95358?
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.