Amador City, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amador City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amador City and Amador County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Amador County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Amador County: 11.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Amador City since 2015; patterns below come from Amador County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of Amador City with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-16 (3) and SR-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Amador City fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Amador County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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
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 Amador County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
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 City at a glance
| Population | 205 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 661 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95601) | $94,023 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95601) | $441,835 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amador City
How many truck accidents are there in Amador City?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Amador County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 81 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Amador City?
SR-49 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Amador City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Amador City?
August has the most truck crashes in Amador County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Amador City?
Since 2015, Amador County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Amador City compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Amador County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Amador City?
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.