ZIP 95428 (Covelo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95428: 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
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 |
Mendocino County sits below California on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mendocino County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mendocino County. They injured 228 people and killed 31.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95428 since 2015: SR-162 (1). No single road stands out.
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 95428 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 2.7% 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 Mendocino County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-162 | 1 |
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 95428 at a glance
| Population | 2,347 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,339 |
| Median home value | $480,686 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95428
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95428?
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 95428?
October has the most truck crashes in Mendocino County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95428?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Mendocino County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95428 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 53.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mendocino County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95428?
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.