ZIP 95548 (Klamath, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95548: 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.
The headline for Del Norte County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 130 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Del Norte County. They injured 63 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95548 since 2015: US-101 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95548 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-101 | 2 |
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 95548 at a glance
| Population | 1,024 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,333 |
| Median home value | $215,702 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95548
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95548?
130 truck crashes have been reported in Del Norte County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 63 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95548?
The worst month is May: 13.8% of truck crashes in Del Norte County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95548?
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 95548 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95548?
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.