ZIP 95415 (Boonville, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95415: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mendocino 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 of 543 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mendocino County compares with California
Mendocino County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mendocino County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mendocino County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with California, Mendocino County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mendocino County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Mendocino County has recorded 543 truck crashes since 2015, with 228 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95415 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95415 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Mendocino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mendocino County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 12 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| SR-162 | 3 |
| SR-128 | 3 |
| Rt20/.3M E Rd 144 | 3 |
| N State St/.1M N Pomo Dr | 2 |
| Orr Springs Rd/2.3Mi W Of Pinoleville Rd | 2 |
| Rt1/.51M S Navarro Bluff Rd | 2 |
ZIP 95415 at a glance
| Population | 956 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,147 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mendocino 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 | — | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | — | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 42 | +18% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +19% | 2.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95415
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95415?
Mendocino County has had 543 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 228 people and killing 31.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95415?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Mendocino County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95415?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Mendocino County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 95415 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mendocino County has 53.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95415?
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.