ZIP 95543 (Gasquet, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95543: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Del Norte 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
1 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Del Norte County compares with California
Del Norte County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Del Norte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Del Norte County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with California, Del Norte County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Del Norte County: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Del Norte County. They injured 63 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95543 happened on US-199 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95543 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Del Norte County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% 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 Del Norte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-199 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Del Norte County) |
|---|---|
| US-199 | 8 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| Lake Earl Drive | 2 |
| Rt101/1.8M S Wilson Creek Rd | 2 |
| Rt199/281Ft N Hardscrabble Creek | 2 |
| Us101/1270Ft S Hamilton Rd | 2 |
| Burtschell St/245Ft S Rt101 | 1 |
| Del Norte St/Childs Av | 1 |
ZIP 95543 at a glance
| Population | 523 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,203 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Del Norte 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 | — | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | +14% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 2000s and 11 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95543
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95543?
130 truck crashes have been reported in Del Norte County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 63 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95543?
The worst month is May: 13.8% of truck crashes in Del Norte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95543?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Del Norte County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95543 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Del Norte County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95543?
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.