ZIP 95943 (Glenn, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95943: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Glenn 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
1 of 266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Glenn County compares with California
Glenn County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Glenn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Glenn County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Glenn County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Glenn County: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Glenn County has recorded 266 truck crashes since 2015, with 144 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% 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 (5). Next come SR-162 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95943 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Glenn County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Glenn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Glenn County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 14 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| County Rd 9/6Th Av | 2 |
| Rt 5 Sb/1055Ft N Of Co Rd 20 | 2 |
| Rt32/County Rd P | 2 |
| Rt5 / .1 Miles N Rt32 | 2 |
| Rt5 Nb/8800Ft N Cr48 | 2 |
| Rt5/.3M S County Rd 27 | 2 |
ZIP 95943 at a glance
| Population | 621 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,744 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Glenn 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 | — | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +11% | 1.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95943
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95943?
266 truck crashes have been reported in Glenn County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 144 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95943?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95943 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95943?
Truck crashes in Glenn County peak in August, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95943?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Glenn County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95943 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Glenn County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95943?
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.