ZIP 95368 (Salida, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95368: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 95368: 2.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95368: 2.8 in 2016–19, 7.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,777 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stanislaus County. They injured 1,318 people and killed 135.
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%).
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%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-120 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: SR-99 (11), SR-132 (9) and Lone Tree Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 4.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95368 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-120, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; 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
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-120 | 12 |
| SR-99 | 11 |
| SR-132 | 9 |
| Lone Tree Rd | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| Airport Wy | 1 |
| Arthur Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLAND Ave | 1 |
| Crows Landing Rd | 1 |
| E Yosemite 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 95368 at a glance
| Population | 13,900 |
| Density | 1,754 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,935 |
| Median home value | $459,596 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 166 to 256. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 95368
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95368?
Stanislaus County has had 2,777 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,318 people and killing 135.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95368?
Since 2015, SR-120 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95368: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95368?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Stanislaus County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95368?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stanislaus County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95368 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Stanislaus County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95368?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.