ZIP 95460 (Mendocino, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95460: 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 543 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mendocino County since 2015: 228 people were injured and 31 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95460 since 2015: SR-20 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95460 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-20 | 2 |
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 95460 at a glance
| Population | 2,199 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,576 |
| Median home value | $714,497 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95460
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95460?
Since 2015, 543 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mendocino County (228 injured, 31 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95460?
The worst month is October: 10.9% of truck crashes in Mendocino County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95460?
Since 2015, Mendocino County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95460 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Mendocino County has 53.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95460?
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.