ZIP 96061 (Mill Creek, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96061: 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 |
Compared with California, Tehama County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Tehama County at a glance: 3.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 516 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tehama County since 2015: 244 people were injured and 42 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% 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 96061 since 2015: SR-36 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96061 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% 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
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 Tehama County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 2 |
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 96061 at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 16% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96061
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96061?
Tehama County has had 516 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 42.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96061?
August has the most truck crashes in Tehama County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96061?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Tehama County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96061 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Tehama County has 71.2 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96061?
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.