Alpine Village, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alpine Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alpine Village and Alpine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alpine County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Alpine County: 46.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 50 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alpine County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Alpine Village since 2015, this page uses Alpine County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (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
SR-88 leads within 10 miles of Alpine Village with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-395 (2) and SR-89 (1).
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 Village fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alpine County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-88; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- With 46.0% 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 Alpine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 3 |
| US-395 | 2 |
| 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 |
Alpine Village at a glance
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96120) | $100,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96120) | $570,505 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alpine Village
How many truck accidents are there in Alpine Village?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Alpine County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 14 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alpine Village?
NHTSA data shows SR-88 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alpine Village since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alpine Village?
February has the most truck crashes in Alpine County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alpine Village?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alpine County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Alpine Village compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 413.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alpine County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alpine Village?
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.