Pleasanton, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasanton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 465 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pleasanton compares with California
Pleasanton against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pleasanton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pleasanton | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Pleasanton has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pleasanton at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 465 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pleasanton. They injured 176 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-580 leads within 10 miles of Pleasanton with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-680 (7), SR-238 (3) and SR-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Pleasanton fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-580; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.6% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pleasanton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-580 | 9 |
| I-680 | 7 |
| SR-238 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 2 |
| Isabel-Stanley Connector | 1 |
| Los Positas Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pleasanton) |
|---|---|
| I-580 | 16 |
| I-680 | 4 |
| Rt580/80Ft W Santa Rita Rd | 3 |
| Rt580/500Ft E Rt680 | 3 |
| Rt580/.6M E Rt680 | 3 |
| Rt580/400Ft W Hacienda Dr | 3 |
| Rt580/400Ft W Santa Rita Rd | 3 |
| Rt580/.3M W Foothill Rd | 3 |
Pleasanton at a glance
| Population | 75,664 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94566) | $191,155 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94566) | $1,657,947 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pleasanton 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 | — | — | 9.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | — | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 36 | +20% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | +10% | 6.6 |
In the 2000s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasanton
How many truck accidents are there in Pleasanton?
465 truck crashes have been reported in Pleasanton since 2015, with 10 deaths and 176 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pleasanton?
I-580 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pleasanton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pleasanton?
The worst month is September: 13.1% of truck crashes in Pleasanton happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pleasanton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pleasanton since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Pleasanton compare with California for truck crashes?
Pleasanton records 53.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pleasanton?
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.