Pittsburg, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pittsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pittsburg 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 has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Contra Costa County: 1 in 38 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.6%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,377 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Contra Costa County. They injured 1,171 people and killed 73.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 101 truck crashes reported in Pittsburg since 2015, this page uses Contra Costa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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, SR-4 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come Clayton Rd (1), Neroly Rd (1) and Port Chicago Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 60 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pittsburg fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Contra Costa County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-4 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 Contra Costa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-4 | 8 |
| Clayton Rd | 1 |
| Neroly Rd | 1 |
| Port Chicago Hwy | 1 |
| SR-242 | 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 |
Pittsburg at a glance
| Population | 77,131 |
| Land area | 17.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4,364 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94565) | $95,556 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94565) | $578,125 |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 123 to 207. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pittsburg
How many truck crashes happen in Pittsburg?
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 Pittsburg?
SR-4 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pittsburg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsburg?
Truck crashes in Contra Costa County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pittsburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 60 reported crashes in Contra Costa County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pittsburg compare with California?
Contra Costa County records 17.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pittsburg?
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.