ZIP 95975 (Rough And Ready, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95975: 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Nevada County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 462 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
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.
24.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95975 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (2) 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 95975 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nevada County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| 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 95975 at a glance
| Population | 1,088 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,216 |
| Median home value | $653,815 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 2000s and 82 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95975
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95975?
Nevada County has had 919 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 462 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95975?
Truck crashes in Nevada County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 95975?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Nevada County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 95975 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Nevada County has 78.9 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95975?
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.