ZIP 95955 (Maxwell, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95955: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colusa 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
3 of 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colusa County compares with California
Colusa County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colusa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colusa County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 157.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 4.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Colusa County has lower values than California for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Colusa County: September worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 393 crashes involving commercial trucks in Colusa County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 95955 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-DANLEY Lateral Rd (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 95955 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Colusa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| CR-DANLEY Lateral Rd | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colusa County) |
|---|---|
| Rt5/1000Ft N Greenbay Rd | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Rt5 Nb/1.6M N Lurline Rd O/C | 3 |
| Rt 5/Rt 20 | 3 |
| Old Hwy 99W/1M N Hahn Rd | 3 |
| Lonestar Road | 2 |
| Old Hwy 99W/Myers Rd | 2 |
| Rt20/2.1M W Walnut Dr | 2 |
ZIP 95955 at a glance
| Population | 1,405 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colusa 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 | — | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 26 | — | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 29 | +11% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +19% | 1.8 |
In the 2000s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95955
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95955?
Colusa County has had 393 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 95955?
I-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95955 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 95955?
September has the most truck crashes in Colusa County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95955?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colusa County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95955 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Colusa County has 157.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95955?
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.