ZIP 95765 (Rocklin, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95765: 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 sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Placer County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95765 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-65 (2), Baseline Rd (1) and CR-AUBURN Folsom Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95765 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Placer County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.5% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| Baseline Rd | 1 |
| CR-AUBURN Folsom Rd | 1 |
| CR-LOZANOS Rd | 1 |
| Fiddyment Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Blvd | 1 |
| Sierra College Blvd | 1 |
| Twelve Bridges | 1 |
| Watt Ave | 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 95765 at a glance
| Population | 43,871 |
| Density | 1,353 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,090 |
| Median home value | $731,511 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95765
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95765?
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 95765?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95765 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95765?
Truck crashes in Placer County peak in March, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95765?
Since 2015, Placer County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95765 compare with California?
Placer County records 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95765?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.