ZIP 95435 (Finley, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95435: 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 |
Compared with California, Lake County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lake County: 7.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across California.
Overview
Lake County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 140 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-29 (2) and SR-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95435 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-281 | 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 95435 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95435
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95435?
Lake County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 140 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95435?
Since 2015, SR-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95435: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95435?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in June, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95435?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95435 compare with California for truck crashes?
Lake County records 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95435?
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.