ZIP 96112 (Fort Bidwell, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96112: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Modoc County: 22.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Modoc County. They injured 42 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 96112.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Modoc County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96112 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Modoc County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Modoc 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 (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 96112 at a glance
| Population | 193 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $190,470 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 2000s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 96112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96112?
Modoc County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96112?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Modoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96112?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Modoc County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96112 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 129.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Modoc County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 96112?
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.