Vallecito, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vallecito: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vallecito 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 has lower values than California for in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calaveras County: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calaveras County. They injured 85 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Vallecito since 2015, this page uses Calaveras County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 34.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of Vallecito with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-108 (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 Vallecito 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.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-108 | 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 |
Vallecito at a glance
| Land area | 3.4 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 2000s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vallecito
How common are truck crashes in Vallecito?
194 truck crashes have been reported in Calaveras County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vallecito?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vallecito: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vallecito?
July has the most truck crashes in Calaveras County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vallecito?
Since 2015, Calaveras County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Vallecito compared with California?
The yearly rate is 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calaveras County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vallecito?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.