ZIP 96087 (Shasta, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96087: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shasta 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
7 of 942 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shasta County compares with California
Shasta County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shasta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shasta County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 8.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Shasta County has lower values than California for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Shasta County: 7.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 942 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shasta County since 2015: 366 people were injured and 46 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 96087 is SR-299, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96087 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-299 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.4% 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
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 Shasta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-299 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shasta County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 12 |
| SR-299 | 5 |
| Rt5/.6M S Delta Rd | 5 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| Rt89/2.5M S Cassel Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.6M S Flume Creek Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.6M N Sims Rd | 3 |
| Rt5/.5M S Flume Creek Rd | 3 |
ZIP 96087 at a glance
| Population | 899 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,375 |
| Median home value | $359,487 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shasta 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 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 60 | +5900% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 76 | +27% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 79 | +4% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 79. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96087
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96087?
Since 2015, 942 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shasta County (366 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 96087?
Since 2015, SR-299 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96087: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 96087?
Truck crashes in Shasta County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96087?
Since 2015, Shasta County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96087 compare with California for truck crashes?
Shasta County records 45.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96087?
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.