ZIP 95993 (Yuba City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95993: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sutter 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 568 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sutter County compares with California
Sutter County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sutter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sutter County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 23.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Sutter County sits below California on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Sutter County at a glance: 7.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 568 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sutter County. They injured 339 people and killed 43.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% 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 95993 is SR-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-99 (7), CR-PASS Road (1) and Erle Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95993 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Sutter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 8 |
| SR-99 | 7 |
| CR-PASS Road | 1 |
| Erle Rd | 1 |
| Hammonton Smartsville Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 20 Levee Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| N Beale Rd | 1 |
| Reclamation Rd | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sutter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 12 |
| Sr-70 S/B | 3 |
| Rt99/Oswald Rd | 3 |
| Rt99/ Sankey Rd | 3 |
| Rt70/Striplin Rd | 3 |
| Rt20/Harter Pkwy | 3 |
| Riego Road | 3 |
| Bridge St/Shasta St | 2 |
ZIP 95993 at a glance
| Population | 39,046 |
| Density | 179 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,763 |
| Median home value | $469,274 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sutter 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 | — | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | — | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +42% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 50 | +32% | 3.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95993
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95993?
Sutter County has had 568 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 339 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 95993?
SR-20 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95993 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95993?
Truck crashes in Sutter County peak in October, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 95993?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sutter County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 95993 compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sutter County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 95993?
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.