Calaveras County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calaveras 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
7 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calaveras County compares with California
Calaveras County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calaveras County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calaveras County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Calaveras County has lower values than California for in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above California on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calaveras County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Calaveras County has recorded 194 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads in Calaveras County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-12 (3), SR-4 (2) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Calaveras County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above California), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calaveras County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calaveras County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-12 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calaveras County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Rt49/1.3M S Red Hill Rd | 3 |
| Mountain Ranch Rd/.4M E Rocky Rd | 2 |
| Rt12/Burson Rd | 2 |
| Rt26/ Rt49 | 2 |
| Rt26/Silver Rapids Rd | 2 |
| Rt49/Pool Station Rd | 2 |
| Sr4/.2M E Vallecito Rd | 2 |
Calaveras County at a glance
| Population | 46,505 |
| Land area | 1,020.0 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,270 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calaveras 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 | — | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | — | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -6% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 14 | +4% | 0.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Calaveras County
ZIP codes in Calaveras County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Calaveras County
How many truck accidents are there in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County has had 194 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Calaveras County?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Calaveras County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Calaveras County?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Calaveras County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calaveras County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Calaveras County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Calaveras County compare with California for truck crashes?
Calaveras County records 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Calaveras County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.