ZIP 96080 (Red Bluff, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96080: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below California on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tehama County: 3.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Tehama County has recorded 516 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 42 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 96080.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96080 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tehama County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- 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
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 (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 96080 at a glance
| Population | 31,554 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,076 |
| Median home value | $341,799 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96080
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96080?
516 truck crashes have been reported in Tehama County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 244 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96080?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Tehama County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96080?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tehama County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 96080 compare with California?
The yearly rate is 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tehama County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 96080?
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.