ZIP 96063 (Mineral, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96063: 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 |
Tehama County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tehama County: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 516 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tehama County. They injured 244 people and killed 42.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96063 since 2015: SR-36 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96063 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tehama County.
- 3.0% 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
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 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 96063 at a glance
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 2000s and 49 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 96063
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96063?
516 truck crashes have been reported in Tehama County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 244 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 96063?
August has the most truck crashes in Tehama County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96063?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tehama County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96063 compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Tehama County has 71.2 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 96063?
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.