ZIP 95514 (Blocksburg, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95514: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humboldt 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
12 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Humboldt County compares with California
Humboldt County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humboldt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humboldt County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Humboldt County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Humboldt County: 2.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Humboldt County since 2015: 173 people were injured and 37 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 95514.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95514 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Humboldt County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Humboldt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humboldt County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 5 |
| SR-36 | 4 |
| SR-299 | 3 |
| Central Av/Gwin Rd | 2 |
| Rt101/.7M S Kane Rd | 2 |
| Rt101/.8M S Kane Rd | 2 |
| Rt101/1.2M S Kane Rd | 2 |
| Rt96/.6M E Slate Creek Rd | 2 |
ZIP 95514 at a glance
| Population | 85 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humboldt 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 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 34 | +16% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 39 | +14% | 2.0 |
In the 2000s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95514
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95514?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Humboldt County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 173 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95514?
Truck crashes in Humboldt County peak in July, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95514?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Humboldt County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95514 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Humboldt County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95514?
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.