Pioneer, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pioneer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pioneer 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Amador County at a glance: 11.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 193 crashes involving commercial trucks in Amador County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pioneer since 2015, this page uses Amador County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 11.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pioneer since 2015: SR-88 (2) and SR-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Pioneer fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Amador County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Pioneer at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95689) | $122,936 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95689) | $468,646 |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pioneer
How common are truck crashes in Pioneer?
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Amador County (81 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Pioneer?
The worst month is August: 13.5% of truck crashes in Amador County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pioneer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Amador County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pioneer compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Amador County has 40.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pioneer?
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.