ZIP 95697 (Yolo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95697: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yolo 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
21 of 1,189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yolo County compares with California
Yolo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yolo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yolo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Yolo County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Yolo County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Yolo County has recorded 1,189 truck crashes since 2015, with 513 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 35.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-113 (2), SR-16 (2) and CR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (29%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95697 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yolo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Yolo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 3 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| CR-27 | 1 |
| CR-90A | 1 |
| CR-98 | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Rd 102 | 1 |
| CR-E7 County Rd 98 | 1 |
| Country Road 24 | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yolo County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| Us-50 E/B | 5 |
| County Road 98 | 4 |
| Harbor Blvd | 4 |
| Rt80/1M W Enterprise Bl | 3 |
| Rt80/.2M W Reed Av Uc | 3 |
| Rt80 Eb/.1M E Richards Bl | 3 |
| Rt113/164Ft N Front St | 3 |
ZIP 95697 at a glance
| Population | 800 |
| Density | 1,127 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yolo 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 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 61 | — | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 82 | +35% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 106 | +29% | 1.6 |
In the 2000s about 61 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95697
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95697?
Yolo County has had 1,189 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 513 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95697?
I-5 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95697 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95697?
Truck crashes in Yolo County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95697?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Yolo County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95697 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yolo County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95697?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.