ZIP 95961 (Olivehurst, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95961: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yuba 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
6 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yuba County compares with California
Yuba County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuba County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.7% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 18.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Yuba County sits below California on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Yuba County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 14.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yuba County. They injured 176 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 30.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95961 is SR-99, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-20 (2), Erle Rd (1) and Forty Mile Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95961 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Yuba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 7 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| Erle Rd | 1 |
| Forty Mile Road | 1 |
| Hammonton Smartsville Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 20 Levee Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| N Beale Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuba County) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 7 |
| SR-65 | 3 |
| E St/3Rd St | 2 |
| Erle Rd | 2 |
| Hammonton Smartsville Rd/1869Ft E Bryden Rd | 2 |
| Marysville Rd/Loma Rica Rd | 2 |
| Rt20 / Woodruff Ln | 2 |
| Rt20/1065Ft W Of Hallwood Bl | 2 |
ZIP 95961 at a glance
| Population | 33,999 |
| Density | 286 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,561 |
| Median home value | $427,940 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuba 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 | — | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | — | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 21 | +6% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 31 | +51% | 0.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 31. 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95961
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95961?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Yuba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 176 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95961?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95961: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 95961?
August has the most truck crashes in Yuba County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95961?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Yuba County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95961 compared with California?
Yuba County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 95961?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.