ZIP 95965 (Oroville, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95965: 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 has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Butte County: 7.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across 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
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 95965 is SR-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-99 (2), CR-OPHIR Rd (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95965 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butte County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-70, 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
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 Butte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-OPHIR Rd | 1 |
| SR-191 | 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 95965 at a glance
| Population | 21,181 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,198 |
| Median home value | $289,622 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95965
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95965?
Butte County has had 626 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 301 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95965?
Since 2015, SR-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95965: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95965?
September has the most truck crashes in Butte County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95965?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butte County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95965 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 26.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Butte County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95965?
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.