Saranap, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saranap: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saranap 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 1.6% in 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Saranap since 2015, this page uses Contra Costa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Saranap is I-680, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Clayton Rd (1), College Ave (1) and Merriewood Dr (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%).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Saranap fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Contra Costa County.
- Check whether your routes use I-680, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-680 | 8 |
| Clayton Rd | 1 |
| College Ave | 1 |
| Merriewood Dr | 1 |
| Pacheco Blvd | 1 |
| Port Chicago Hwy | 1 |
| Reliez Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 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 |
Saranap at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94595) | $100,552 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94595) | $879,525 |
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 |
In the 2000s about 123 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 207. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saranap
How common are truck crashes in Saranap?
Since 2015, 2,377 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Contra Costa County (1,171 injured, 73 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Saranap?
Since 2015, I-680 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saranap: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Saranap?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Contra Costa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Saranap?
60 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Contra Costa County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Saranap compared with California?
The yearly rate is 17.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Contra Costa County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Saranap?
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.