ZIP 95979 (Stonyford, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95979: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
What stands out in Colusa County: September worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Colusa County has recorded 393 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 95979 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95979 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 95979 at a glance
| Population | 558 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,766 |
| Median home value | $172,456 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95979
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 95979?
393 truck crashes have been reported in Colusa County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 134 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95979?
Truck crashes in Colusa County peak in September, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95979?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Colusa County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95979 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Colusa County has 157.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95979?
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.