Wallace, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallace: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wallace 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 stands out for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wallace 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-88 leads within 10 miles of Wallace with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-12 (2) and Mackville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Wallace fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-88 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-88 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| Mackville Rd | 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 |
Wallace at a glance
| Land area | 4.6 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 |
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 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 Wallace
How many truck crashes happen in Wallace?
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calaveras County (85 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wallace?
SR-88 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wallace since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wallace?
July has the most truck crashes in Calaveras County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wallace?
Since 2015, Calaveras County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wallace compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Calaveras County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wallace?
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.