Vine Hill, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vine Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vine Hill 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).
Contra Costa County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Vine Hill since 2015; patterns below come from Contra Costa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Vine Hill with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-680 (5), SR-4 (3) and Lake Herman Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
60 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (California: 1.6%).
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 Vine Hill fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Contra Costa County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-80 | 6 |
| I-680 | 5 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| Lake Herman Rd | 2 |
| Clayton Rd | 1 |
| Merriewood Dr | 1 |
| Pacheco Blvd | 1 |
| Port Chicago Hwy | 1 |
| Reliez Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 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 |
Vine Hill at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vine Hill
How common are truck crashes in Vine Hill?
Contra Costa County has had 2,377 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,171 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vine Hill?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vine Hill since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vine Hill?
August has the most truck crashes in Contra Costa County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vine Hill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 60 reported crashes in Contra Costa County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Vine Hill compared with California?
Contra Costa County records 17.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Vine Hill?
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.