Alpine County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alpine County: 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
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. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Alpine County at a glance: 46.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alpine County. They injured 14 people and killed 3.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.0%).
46.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Alpine County since 2015: SR-88 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Alpine County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 46.0% 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
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 (in Alpine County) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 3 |
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 |
Alpine County at a glance
| Population | 1,099 |
| Land area | 738.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $104,772 |
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.
Cities, towns & communities in Alpine County
ZIP codes in Alpine County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Alpine County
How many truck accidents are there in Alpine County?
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alpine County (14 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alpine County?
February has the most truck crashes in Alpine County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alpine County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Alpine County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alpine County compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Alpine County has 413.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Alpine County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.