ZIP 95569 (Redcrest, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95569: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Humboldt County at a glance: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Humboldt County has recorded 434 truck crashes since 2015, with 173 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95569 since 2015: US-101 (2) and Alderpoint Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 95569 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| Alderpoint Rd | 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 95569 at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95569
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95569?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Humboldt County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 173 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95569?
Truck crashes in Humboldt County peak in July, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95569?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Humboldt County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95569 compare 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 95569?
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.