Mesa Vista, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mesa Vista: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mesa Vista 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 sits below California 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.
Alpine County at a glance: 46.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Alpine County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 14 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
Mesa Vista 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
The worst month is February with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 46.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mesa Vista happened on SR-88 (2), US-395 (2) and SR-89 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Mesa Vista fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 46.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 2 |
| 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 |
Mesa Vista at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mesa Vista
How many truck accidents are there in Mesa Vista?
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alpine County (14 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mesa Vista?
February has the most truck crashes in Alpine County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mesa Vista?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alpine County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Mesa Vista compare with California for truck crashes?
Alpine County records 413.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mesa Vista?
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.