ZIP 95722 (Meadow Vista, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95722: 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 |
Compared with California, Placer County is lower 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.
The headline for Placer County: 10.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Placer County has recorded 1,682 truck crashes since 2015, with 662 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-80 (2), CR-FORESTHILL Rd (1) and CR-LOZANOS Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95722 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| CR-FORESTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-LOZANOS Rd | 1 |
| CR-VIRGINIA Dr | 1 |
| SR-193 | 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 95722 at a glance
| Population | 4,092 |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,625 |
| Median home value | $693,275 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 to 161. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 95722
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95722?
1,682 truck crashes have been reported in Placer County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 662 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95722?
SR-49 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95722 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95722?
The worst month is March: 10.2% of truck crashes in Placer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95722?
Since 2015, Placer County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95722 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Placer County has 33.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95722?
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.