ZIP 95736 (Weimar, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95736: 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 has lower values than California for 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Placer County has recorded 1,682 truck crashes since 2015, with 662 people injured and 44 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95736 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-80 (2), CR-FORESTHILL Rd (1) and CR-VIRGINIA Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in 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 95736 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-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 95736 at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 553 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $190,670 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 95736
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95736?
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 95736?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95736 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95736?
The worst month is March: 10.2% of truck crashes in Placer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95736?
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 95736 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Placer County has 33.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95736?
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.