ZIP 95949 (Grass Valley, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95949: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nevada 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
7 of 919 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nevada County compares with California
Nevada County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nevada County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nevada County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 26.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 6.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Nevada County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Nevada County: 24.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 919 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nevada County since 2015: 462 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95949 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-VIRGINIA Dr (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95949 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nevada County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 4 |
| CR-VIRGINIA Dr | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nevada County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 27 |
| SR-20 | 8 |
| Rt80 Eb/150Ft W Donner Pass Rd | 5 |
| Interstate 80 W/B | 4 |
| Rt80/.1M W Donner Lake Rd | 4 |
| Rt80/1.7M E Boreal Uc | 4 |
| Rt80/1500Ft E Donner Pass Rd | 4 |
| Rt80/1.5M W Floriston Rd | 3 |
ZIP 95949 at a glance
| Population | 20,552 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,181 |
| Median home value | $551,423 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nevada 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 | — | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | — | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 65 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 82 | +26% | 0.8 |
In the 2000s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95949
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 95949?
Nevada County has had 919 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 462 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95949?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95949 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95949?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Nevada County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95949?
Since 2015, Nevada County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95949 compare with California for truck crashes?
Nevada County records 78.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95949?
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.