West Point, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point 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 has lower values than California for 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.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
West Point had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Amador County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
11.3% 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 West Point since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-88 (2) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for West Point fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 |
West Point at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
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 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 West Point
How common are truck crashes in West Point?
Amador County has had 193 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Point?
August has the most truck crashes in Amador County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Point?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Amador County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Point compared 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 West Point?
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.