Calwa, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calwa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Calwa and Fresno County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fresno County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fresno County compares with California
Fresno County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fresno County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fresno County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Fresno County has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Calwa at a glance: 2.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Calwa (3.2 → 8.8).
Overview
Police reported 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fresno County since 2015: 2,260 people were injured and 281 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Calwa had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fresno County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-180 (4), Belmont Ave (3) and Marks Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 73 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Calwa fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fresno County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fresno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 11 |
| SR-180 | 4 |
| Belmont Ave | 3 |
| Marks Ave | 3 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| Temperance Ave | 3 |
| Blackstone Ave | 2 |
| CR-MANNING Ave | 2 |
| Chestnut Ave | 2 |
| Clovis Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fresno County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 34 |
| SR-99 | 26 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 21 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 15 |
| SR-180 | 10 |
| Jensen Ave | 7 |
| SR-43 | 7 |
| Manning Ave | 6 |
Calwa at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fresno 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 | 3 | — | 21.2 |
| 2000s | 245 | +8077% | 15.1 |
| 2010s | 311 | +27% | 12.3 |
| 2020s | 434 | +39% | 21.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 434. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 15.0 a year in 2016–19, 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Calwa
How many truck crashes happen in Calwa?
Since 2015, 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fresno County (2,260 injured, 281 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Calwa?
SR-99 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Calwa since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Calwa?
Truck crashes in Fresno County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Calwa?
73 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Calwa compared with California?
Fresno County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Calwa?
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.