ZIP 96023 (Dorris, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96023: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Siskiyou 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
2 of 627 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Siskiyou County compares with California
Siskiyou County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Siskiyou County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Siskiyou County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 20.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Siskiyou County sits below California on 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 Siskiyou County: 18.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Siskiyou County has recorded 627 truck crashes since 2015, with 268 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96023 since 2015: US-97 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96023 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.7% 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 Siskiyou County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Siskiyou County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 5 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| United States Highway 97 | 3 |
| SR-97 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| Rt97/.3M N/Horse Thief Creed Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/378Ft S Azalea Rd | 3 |
| Rt5 Sb/224Ft N Edgewood U/C | 3 |
ZIP 96023 at a glance
| Population | 1,178 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,237 |
| Median home value | $178,000 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Siskiyou 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 | — | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | — | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 43 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +42% | 2.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96023
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96023?
627 truck crashes have been reported in Siskiyou County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 268 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96023?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Siskiyou County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96023?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Siskiyou County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96023 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 127.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Siskiyou County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 96023?
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.