Campo Seco, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Campo Seco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Campo Seco and Calaveras County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calaveras County numbers.
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 |
Compared with California, Calaveras County is lower on 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.
Calaveras County at a glance: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 194 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calaveras County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Campo Seco since 2015; patterns below come from Calaveras County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Campo Seco is SR-49, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-12 (3) and SR-88 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Campo Seco fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calaveras County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 2.8% 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 Calaveras County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 5 |
| SR-12 | 3 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
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 |
Campo Seco at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
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 |
In the 2000s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Campo Seco
How common are truck crashes in Campo Seco?
Calaveras County has had 194 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Campo Seco?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Campo Seco since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Campo Seco?
Truck crashes in Calaveras County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Campo Seco?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Calaveras County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Campo Seco compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calaveras County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Campo Seco?
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.