Tuttletown, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tuttletown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tuttletown 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 |
Calaveras County sits below California 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.
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Tuttletown since 2015; patterns below come from Calaveras County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-108 leads within 10 miles of Tuttletown with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-49 (2) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Tuttletown fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-108, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-108 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Tuttletown at a glance
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95251) | $127,775 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tuttletown
How common are truck crashes in Tuttletown?
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calaveras County (85 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tuttletown?
NHTSA data shows SR-108 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tuttletown since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tuttletown?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Calaveras County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tuttletown?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calaveras County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Tuttletown 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 Tuttletown?
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.