Meyers, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meyers: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meyers and El Dorado County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use El Dorado County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 491 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How El Dorado County compares with California
El Dorado County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where El Dorado County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | El Dorado County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 16.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
El Dorado County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for El Dorado County: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 491 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in El Dorado County. They injured 184 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Meyers since 2015, this page uses El Dorado County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-88 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-89 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Meyers fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Dorado County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-88; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 15.0% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in El Dorado County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-88 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (El Dorado County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 5 |
| Mother Lode Dr/Davidson Rd | 3 |
| Lake Tahoe Blvd | 3 |
| Emerald Bay Rd/600Ft E Of Airport Rd | 2 |
| Emerald Bay Rd/D St | 2 |
| Ice House Rd/White Meadow Rd | 2 |
| Marshall Rd/.3M N Scott Rd | 2 |
| Missouri Flat Rd | 2 |
Meyers at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96150) | $92,517 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96150) | $709,145 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in El Dorado 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 | — | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 37 | — | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | -12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 45 | +37% | 0.4 |
In the 2000s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meyers
How many truck accidents are there in Meyers?
Since 2015, 491 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in El Dorado County (184 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Meyers?
NHTSA data shows SR-88 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Meyers since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Meyers?
August has the most truck crashes in El Dorado County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Meyers?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in El Dorado County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Meyers compare with California for truck crashes?
El Dorado County records 22.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meyers?
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.