ZIP 96101 (Alturas, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Modoc 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
0 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Modoc County compares with California
Modoc County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Modoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Modoc County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 24.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Modoc County sits below California on 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 Modoc County: 22.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Modoc County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96101 happened on SR-299 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Modoc County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96101 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.3% 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 Modoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-299 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Modoc County) |
|---|---|
| Rt139/200Ft S Tulelake Ag Station | 2 |
| Rt299/.1M W Surrey Ln | 2 |
| Rt299/1.2M W County Rd 85 | 2 |
| SR-139 | 2 |
| SR-299 | 2 |
| Sr139/.1M S Cr112 | 2 |
| Sr299/.4M E Cr195 | 2 |
| County Rd 103/95Ft W Rt139 | 1 |
ZIP 96101 at a glance
| Population | 5,142 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,680 |
| Median home value | $205,151 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Modoc 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +104% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 2000s and 13 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96101?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Modoc County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 42 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96101?
Truck crashes in Modoc County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96101?
Since 2015, Modoc County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96101 compare with California for truck crashes?
Modoc County records 129.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96101?
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.