ZIP 96056 (Mcarthur, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96056: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lassen 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
3 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lassen County compares with California
Lassen County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lassen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lassen County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 30.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Lassen County has lower values than California for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lassen County at a glance: 28.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 333 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lassen County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 96056 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96056 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 28.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lassen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lassen County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 8 |
| SR-139 | 3 |
| Rt44/1.6M W Rt36 | 3 |
| Rt395/.2Mi N Of Flux Rd | 3 |
| Johnstonville Rd/35Ft W Big Sky Bl | 2 |
| Rt 44/257Ft E Of County Rd A-21 | 2 |
| Rt36/.4M E Eagle Lake Rd | 2 |
| Rt395/ County Rd A3 | 2 |
ZIP 96056 at a glance
| Population | 1,584 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,442 |
| Median home value | $370,612 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lassen 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 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | — | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 19 | -6% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +74% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 2000s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96056
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96056?
Since 2015, 333 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lassen County (120 injured, 26 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 96056?
December has the most truck crashes in Lassen County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96056?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lassen County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96056 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lassen County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96056?
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.