ZIP 95540 (Fortuna, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95540: 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 |
Humboldt County sits below California 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Humboldt County. They injured 173 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95540 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-36 (1), Singley Hill Rd (1) and US-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95540 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 1 |
| Singley Hill Rd | 1 |
| US-101 | 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 95540 at a glance
| Population | 14,469 |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,695 |
| Median home value | $390,026 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 95540
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95540?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Humboldt County (173 injured, 37 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95540?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Humboldt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95540?
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 95540 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Humboldt County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95540?
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.