ZIP 95451 (Kelseyville, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95451: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lake County: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-20 (3), Hwy 13 (1) and SR-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95451 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-29 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Hwy 13 | 1 |
| 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 95451 at a glance
| Population | 12,592 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,568 |
| Median home value | $344,452 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95451
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95451?
275 truck crashes have been reported in Lake County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 140 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95451?
Since 2015, SR-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95451: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95451?
The worst month is June: 13.8% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95451?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95451 compare with California?
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 95451?
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.