ZIP 96017 (Castella, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shasta 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 942 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shasta County compares with California
Shasta County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shasta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shasta County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 8.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Shasta County sits below California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Shasta County: 7.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shasta County. They injured 366 people and killed 46.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 96017 is I-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-TAMARACK Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96017 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shasta County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shasta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-TAMARACK Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shasta County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 12 |
| SR-299 | 5 |
| Rt5/.6M S Delta Rd | 5 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| Rt89/2.5M S Cassel Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.6M S Flume Creek Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.6M N Sims Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.5M S Flume Creek Rd | 3 |
ZIP 96017 at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,500 |
| Median home value | $363,866 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shasta 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 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 60 | +5900% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 76 | +27% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 79 | +4% | 4.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96017
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96017?
942 truck crashes have been reported in Shasta County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 366 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 96017?
I-5 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96017 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96017?
Truck crashes in Shasta County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96017?
Since 2015, Shasta County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 96017 compare with California?
Shasta County records 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96017?
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.