ZIP 95623 (El Dorado, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in El Dorado 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 491 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How El Dorado County compares with California
El Dorado County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where El Dorado County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | El Dorado County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 16.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
El Dorado County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
El Dorado County at a glance: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
El Dorado County has recorded 491 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95623 happened on CR-LATROBE Rd (1) and Cameron Park Dr (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95623 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Dorado County.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 El Dorado County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-LATROBE Rd | 1 |
| Cameron Park Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (El Dorado County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| Mother Lode Dr/Davidson Rd | 3 |
| Lake Tahoe Blvd | 3 |
| Emerald Bay Rd/600Ft E Of Airport Rd | 2 |
| Emerald Bay Rd/D St | 2 |
| Ice House Rd/White Meadow Rd | 2 |
| Marshall Rd/.3M N Scott Rd | 2 |
| Missouri Flat Rd | 2 |
ZIP 95623 at a glance
| Population | 4,844 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,102 |
| Median home value | $602,295 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in El Dorado 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 | — | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 37 | — | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | -12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 45 | +37% | 0.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95623
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95623?
Since 2015, 491 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Dorado County (184 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95623?
The worst month is August: 10.4% of truck crashes in El Dorado County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95623?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in El Dorado County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95623 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 22.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in El Dorado County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95623?
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.