ZIP 95633 (Garden Valley, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95633: 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. It runs above California on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in El Dorado County: 15.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 491 crashes involving commercial trucks in El Dorado County since 2015: 184 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% 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 95633 since 2015: CR-LOTUS Rd (1) and SR-193 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95633 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 15.0% 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 El Dorado County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-LOTUS Rd | 1 |
| SR-193 | 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 95633 at a glance
| Population | 2,653 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,258 |
| Median home value | $442,849 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 2000s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 95633
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95633?
Since 2015, 491 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Dorado County (184 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95633?
August has the most truck crashes in El Dorado County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95633?
Since 2015, El Dorado County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95633 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 22.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in El Dorado County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95633?
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.