Kirkwood, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kirkwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kirkwood 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 |
Compared with California, Alpine County is lower on 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
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alpine County. They injured 14 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
Kirkwood had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Alpine County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.0%).
November through March accounts for 54.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (16.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 46.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-88 leads within 10 miles of Kirkwood with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Kirkwood fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-88, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Alpine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 4 |
| 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 |
Kirkwood at a glance
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
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 Kirkwood
How many truck crashes happen in Kirkwood?
Alpine County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kirkwood?
NHTSA data shows SR-88 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kirkwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kirkwood?
The worst month is February: 20.0% of truck crashes in Alpine County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kirkwood?
Since 2015, Alpine County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kirkwood compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Alpine County has 413.6 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kirkwood?
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.