Crockett, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crockett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crockett and Contra Costa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Contra Costa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Contra Costa County compares with California
Contra Costa County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Contra Costa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Contra Costa County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Contra Costa County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above California on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Contra Costa County: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (60 since 2015), vs 1.6% across California.
Overview
Contra Costa County has recorded 2,377 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,171 people injured and 73 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Crockett since 2015; patterns below come from Contra Costa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by Lake Herman Rd (2), Giant Rd (1) and I-680 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 60 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Crockett fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Contra Costa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 12 |
| Lake Herman Rd | 2 |
| Giant Rd | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Pacheco Blvd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
| San Pablo Av | 1 |
| San Pablo Ave | 1 |
| San Pablo Dam Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Contra Costa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 21 |
| I-680 | 14 |
| Sr-4 W/B | 8 |
| Sr-4 E/B | 5 |
| Richmond Pkwy/Pittsburg Av | 5 |
| Clayton Rd | 4 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| Sr160 Sb/1500Ft N Wilbur Av | 3 |
Crockett at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94525) | $110,899 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94525) | $777,971 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Contra Costa 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 | — | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 123 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 176 | +43% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 207 | +17% | 6.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 123 a year in the 2000s and 207 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crockett
How common are truck crashes in Crockett?
Since 2015, 2,377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Contra Costa County (1,171 injured, 73 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Crockett?
I-80 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Crockett since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crockett?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Contra Costa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crockett?
Since 2015, Contra Costa County has reported 60 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crockett compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Contra Costa County has 17.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crockett?
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.