ZIP 96022 (Cottonwood, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96022: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tehama 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
6 of 516 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tehama County compares with California
Tehama County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tehama County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tehama County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Tehama County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tehama County: 3.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 516 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tehama County since 2015: 244 people were injured and 42 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96022 since 2015: Bowman Rd (1) and Gas Point Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96022 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tehama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bowman Rd | 1 |
| Gas Point Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tehama County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| Rt5/1M S Gyle Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/1.3M N Flores Av | 3 |
| 5Th Ave/ Moller Ave | 2 |
| Antelope Blvd/250Ft W St Marys Ave | 2 |
| Everett Freeman Wy/3222Ft S Of Liberal Av | 2 |
| Rt 36/.7Mi W Of Manton Rd | 2 |
ZIP 96022 at a glance
| Population | 17,092 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,338 |
| Median home value | $362,582 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tehama 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 | — | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 41 | — | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 36 | -11% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 49 | +35% | 2.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96022
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96022?
516 truck crashes have been reported in Tehama County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 244 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96022?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Tehama County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96022?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Tehama County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 96022 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tehama County has 71.2 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96022?
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.