ZIP 95526 (Bridgeville, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95526: 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
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 |
Compared with California, Humboldt County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Humboldt County: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Humboldt County. They injured 173 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95526 happened on Alderpoint Rd (1) and SR-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 95526 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Alderpoint Rd | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
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 95526 at a glance
| Population | 745 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,583 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95526
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95526?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Humboldt County (173 injured, 37 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95526?
July has the most truck crashes in Humboldt County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95526?
Since 2015, Humboldt County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95526 compared with California?
Humboldt County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95526?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.