Valley Springs, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Springs 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Calaveras County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 194 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calaveras County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Valley Springs since 2015, this page uses Calaveras County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valley Springs since 2015: SR-12 (3) and SR-49 (3). No single road stands out.
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 Valley Springs fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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-12 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
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 |
Valley Springs at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95252) | $89,651 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95252) | $456,042 |
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. 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 Valley Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Valley Springs?
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calaveras County (85 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley Springs?
July has the most truck crashes in Calaveras County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Valley Springs?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calaveras County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Valley Springs compared with California?
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 Valley Springs?
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.