ZIP 95926 (Chico, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95926: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butte 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 626 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butte County compares with California
Butte County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butte County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Butte County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Butte County at a glance: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in California.
Overview
Police reported 626 crashes involving commercial trucks in Butte County since 2015: 301 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by Esplanade (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95926 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butte County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Butte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 8 |
| Esplanade | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butte County) |
|---|---|
| Rt99/1595Ft S South Ave | 5 |
| SR-99 | 5 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Rt99/1592Ft S South Av | 3 |
| Aguas Frias Rd/Nelson Rd | 2 |
| Clark Rd/347Ft S Easy St | 2 |
| Cohasset Rd | 2 |
| Feather River Bl/Georgia Pacific Wy | 2 |
ZIP 95926 at a glance
| Population | 40,567 |
| Density | 2,014 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,920 |
| Median home value | $471,816 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butte 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 | — | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 31 | — | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 46 | +47% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 54 | +18% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 31 a year in the 2000s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95926
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95926?
626 truck crashes have been reported in Butte County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 301 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95926?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95926: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95926?
Truck crashes in Butte County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95926?
Since 2015, Butte County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95926 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Butte County has 26.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95926?
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.