Markleeville, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Markleeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Markleeville 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 stands out for higher 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
Alpine County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
Markleeville 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
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%).
46.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Markleeville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-88 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Markleeville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alpine County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 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 |
Markleeville at a glance
| Land area | 6.5 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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Markleeville
How common are truck crashes in Markleeville?
Alpine County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Markleeville?
February has the most truck crashes in Alpine County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Markleeville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Alpine County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Markleeville compared with California?
Alpine County records 413.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Markleeville?
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.