ZIP 96134 (Tulelake, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96134: 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
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 |
Compared with California, Modoc County is lower 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Modoc County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96134 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-139 (2) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Modoc County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96134 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 22.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-139 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
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 96134 at a glance
| Population | 2,346 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,674 |
| Median home value | $200,231 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 96134
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96134?
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 96134?
Truck crashes in Modoc County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96134?
Since 2015, Modoc County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 96134 compare with California?
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 96134?
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.