Amador County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amador 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 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amador County compares with California
Amador County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amador County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amador County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 12.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Amador County sits below California on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Amador County: 11.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Amador County has recorded 193 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-88 leads in Amador County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (3) and SR-49 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Amador County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-88, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.3% 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
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 Amador County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Amador County) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amador County) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 7 |
| Rt49/.2Mi N Of Main St | 2 |
| Rt88/Buena Vista Rd | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Shenandoah Rd | 2 |
| Buena Vista Rd/.4M S Coal Mine Rd | 1 |
| Buena Vista Rd/1Mi S Of Rt88 | 1 |
| Buena Vista Rd/300 Ft N Of Stoney Creek Rd | 1 |
Amador County at a glance
| Population | 42,026 |
| Land area | 594.6 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $90,808 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amador 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 | — | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -26% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +21% | 1.0 |
In the 2000s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Amador County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Amador County
How many truck crashes happen in Amador County?
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Amador County (81 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Amador County?
Since 2015, SR-88 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Amador County: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Amador County?
Truck crashes in Amador County peak in August, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Amador County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Amador County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Amador County compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Amador County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Amador County?
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.