ZIP 96120 (Markleeville, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96120: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alpine 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
1 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alpine County compares with California
Alpine County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alpine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alpine County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 413.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 12.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 46.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 49.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 5.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Alpine County has lower values than California for injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Alpine County: 46.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 50 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alpine County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.0% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.0%).
Road surface: 46.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96120 happened on SR-88 (3) and SR-89 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96120 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alpine County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 46.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Alpine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alpine County) |
|---|---|
| Rt 88/.4Mi W Of Diamond Valley Rd | 1 |
| Rt88 / 25 Ft W Carson River Rd | 1 |
| Rt88/.1M E Old Pony Express Wy | 1 |
| Rt88/.1M W Caples Lake Boat Launch | 1 |
| Rt88/.1M W Diamond Valley Rd | 1 |
| Rt88/.4M E Hope Valley Store | 1 |
| Rt88/.4M W Meiss Meadow Sno Pk | 1 |
| Rt88/.4M W Schneider Cow Camp Rd | 1 |
ZIP 96120 at a glance
| Population | 1,349 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,417 |
| Median home value | $570,505 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alpine 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +11% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +30% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 2000s and 4 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96120
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96120?
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alpine County (14 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96120?
February has the most truck crashes in Alpine County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96120?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alpine County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96120 compared with California?
Alpine County records 413.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96120?
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.