ZIP 95422 (Clearlake, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95422: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lake 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
3 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with California
Lake County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Lake County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lake County at a glance: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 140 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95422 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-29 (4), Hwy 13 (1) and SR-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95422 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| Hwy 13 | 1 |
| SR-281 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| Rt20/Irvine Ave | 3 |
| Rt 53 / 68 Ft S Of 40Th Av | 2 |
| Rt20/ High Valley Rd | 2 |
| Rt20/.2Mi W Of Witter Springs Rd | 2 |
| Rt20/.3M W Colusa County Line | 2 |
| Rt20/.8M E Blue Lakes Rd | 2 |
ZIP 95422 at a glance
| Population | 17,054 |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,241 |
| Median home value | $205,284 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | — | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 27 | +52% | 2.2 |
In the 2000s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95422
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95422?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (140 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95422?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95422 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95422?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in June, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95422?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95422 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lake County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95422?
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.