ZIP 96109 (Doyle, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96109: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lassen 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
3 of 333 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lassen County compares with California
Lassen County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lassen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lassen County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 30.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Lassen County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lassen County at a glance: 28.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 333 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lassen County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 96109 is US-395, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96109 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-395, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lassen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lassen County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 8 |
| SR-139 | 3 |
| Rt44/1.6M W Rt36 | 3 |
| Rt395/.2Mi N Of Flux Rd | 3 |
| Johnstonville Rd/35Ft W Big Sky Bl | 2 |
| Rt 44/257Ft E Of County Rd A-21 | 2 |
| Rt36/.4M E Eagle Lake Rd | 2 |
| Rt395/ County Rd A3 | 2 |
ZIP 96109 at a glance
| Population | 1,299 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,988 |
| Median home value | $244,496 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lassen 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 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 20 | — | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 19 | -6% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +74% | 1.8 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96109
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96109?
Lassen County has had 333 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 96109?
NHTSA data shows US-395 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96109 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96109?
Truck crashes in Lassen County peak in December, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96109?
Since 2015, Lassen County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96109 compare with California for truck crashes?
Lassen County records 103.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96109?
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.