ZIP 95602 (Auburn, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Placer 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Placer County compares with California
Placer County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Placer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Placer County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 11.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Placer County sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Placer County at a glance: 10.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 1,682 crashes involving commercial trucks in Placer County since 2015: 662 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95602 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-AUBURN Folsom Rd (1), CR-FORESTHILL Rd (1) and CR-LOZANOS Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95602 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 10.5% 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
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 Placer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| CR-AUBURN Folsom Rd | 1 |
| CR-FORESTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-LOZANOS Rd | 1 |
| CR-VIRGINIA Dr | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Placer County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 13 |
| Rt80/287Ft E Old Nyack Rd | 5 |
| Rt80 Wb/1.2M E Carpenter Flat Rd | 5 |
| Rt 80/1.8Mi W Of Blue Canyon Rd | 5 |
| Rt80/.09M W Cape Horn Rd | 4 |
| Sierra College Blvd | 3 |
| Rt80/3005Ft E Of Ridge Rd | 3 |
| Rt80/246Ft W Of Donner Pass Rd | 3 |
ZIP 95602 at a glance
| Population | 19,701 |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,466 |
| Median home value | $690,358 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Placer 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 | — | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 86 | — | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 112 | +31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 161 | +44% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 86 a year in the 2000s and 161 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95602
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95602?
Since 2015, 1,682 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Placer County (662 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95602?
SR-49 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95602 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95602?
March has the most truck crashes in Placer County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95602?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Placer County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95602 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Placer County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95602?
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.