ZIP 96067 (Mount Shasta, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96067: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Siskiyou 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 627 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Siskiyou County compares with California
Siskiyou County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Siskiyou County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Siskiyou County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 20.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Siskiyou County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Siskiyou County: 18.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 627 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Siskiyou County. They injured 268 people and killed 33.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 96067 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96067 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Siskiyou County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Siskiyou County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 5 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| United States Highway 97 | 3 |
| SR-97 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| Rt97/.3M N/Horse Thief Creed Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/378Ft S Azalea Rd | 3 |
| Rt5 Sb/224Ft N Edgewood U/C | 3 |
ZIP 96067 at a glance
| Population | 7,839 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $428,228 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Siskiyou 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 | — | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | — | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 43 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +42% | 2.6 |
In the 2000s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96067
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96067?
Siskiyou County has had 627 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 268 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 96067?
I-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96067 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96067?
Truck crashes in Siskiyou County peak in January, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96067?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Siskiyou County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 96067 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Siskiyou County has 127.9 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96067?
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.