ZIP 95493 (Witter Springs, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95493: 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.
Lake County at a glance: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in California.
Overview
Lake County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 140 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
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 95493 since 2015: SR-20 (2). 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 95493 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-20 | 2 |
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 95493 at a glance
| Population | 228 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,531 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 2000s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 95493
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95493?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (140 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95493?
The worst month is June: 13.8% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95493?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95493 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95493?
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.