ZIP 96115 (Lake City, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96115: 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 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.
The headline for Modoc County: 22.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Modoc County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
22.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 96115 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Modoc County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96115 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 96115 at a glance
| Population | 125 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,719 |
| Median home value | $392,112 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96115
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96115?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Modoc County (42 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96115?
February has the most truck crashes in Modoc County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96115?
Since 2015, Modoc County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96115 compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Modoc County has 129.5 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96115?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.