ZIP 95449 (Hopland, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95449: 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 has lower values than California for 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.
Mendocino County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 543 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mendocino County since 2015: 228 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95449 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-128 (1) and US-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95449 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mendocino County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- 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-128 | 1 |
| US-101 | 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 95449 at a glance
| Population | 1,763 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,469 |
| Median home value | $640,911 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 2000s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 95449
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95449?
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mendocino County (228 injured, 31 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95449?
October has the most truck crashes in Mendocino County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95449?
Since 2015, Mendocino County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95449 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 95449?
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.