ZIP 96024 (Douglas City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Trinity 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 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trinity County compares with California
Trinity County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trinity County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trinity County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with California, Trinity County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Trinity County: 5.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Trinity County has recorded 173 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96024 happened on SR-299 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96024 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter 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 Trinity County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-299 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trinity County) |
|---|---|
| SR-299 | 4 |
| Rt 299 / 0.2 Miles West Of Wilson Mountain Road | 2 |
| Rt299/.3M E Grass Valley Creek | 2 |
| Rt299/1.3M E Trinity Dam Bl | 2 |
| Rt36/6.4M E Rt3 | 2 |
| Sr3/110Ft N Mpm3-Tri-15.71 | 2 |
| Brady Rd/88Ft W Rt3 | 1 |
| Ca299/400Ft W Prairie Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 96024 at a glance
| Population | 1,082 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,750 |
| Median home value | $347,893 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trinity 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 | — | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | +21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 2000s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96024
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96024?
Trinity County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96024?
Truck crashes in Trinity County peak in June, with 16.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96024?
Since 2015, Trinity County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 96024 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Trinity County has 98.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96024?
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.