ZIP 96118 (Loyalton, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96118: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sierra 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 49 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sierra County compares with California
Sierra County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sierra County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sierra County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 18.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Sierra 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 Sierra County: 17.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Sierra County has recorded 49 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96118 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sierra County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96118 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 17.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment 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 Sierra County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sierra County) |
|---|---|
| Rt80/200Ft E Solano/Coco Co Line | 2 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Jackson Meadows Rd/2.7M W Rt89 | 1 |
| Ridge Road | 1 |
| Rt 49 / 0.3 Miles South Of Loganville Lane | 1 |
| Rt 49/.1Mi S Of Loganville Ln | 1 |
| Rt 80/.6Mi W Of California Nevada Stateline | 1 |
| Rt 80/2.5Mi E Of Farad | 1 |
ZIP 96118 at a glance
| Population | 1,328 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,167 |
| Median home value | $273,805 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sierra 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 | — | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -5% | 0.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96118
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96118?
Since 2015, 49 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sierra County (17 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 96118?
June has the most truck crashes in Sierra County, 16.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96118?
Since 2015, Sierra County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96118 compare with California for truck crashes?
Sierra County records 137.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96118?
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.