ZIP 96052 (Lewiston, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96052: 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 runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Trinity County at a glance: 5.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Trinity County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96052 since 2015: SR-299 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96052 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.
- With 5.3% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
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 96052 at a glance
| Population | 2,366 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,222 |
| Median home value | $267,712 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96052
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96052?
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trinity County (61 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96052?
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 96052?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Trinity County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96052 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 98.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Trinity County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96052?
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.