ZIP 95461 (Middletown, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95461: 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 sits below California on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lake County: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 140 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (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%).
1.5% 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 95461 since 2015: SR-29 (2) and SR-175 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95461 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- 1.5% 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
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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-175 | 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 95461 at a glance
| Population | 3,422 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,667 |
| Median home value | $382,698 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 95461
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95461?
Lake County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 140 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95461?
The worst month is June: 13.8% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95461?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95461 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95461?
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.