Centerville, Fresno County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Centerville, Fresno County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Centerville, Fresno County 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 sits below California on 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.
What stands out in Fresno County: 6.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Fresno County has recorded 4,617 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,260 people injured and 281 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Centerville, Fresno County since 2015, this page uses Fresno County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
SR-180 leads within 10 miles of Centerville with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Academy Ave (1), Adams Ave (1) and CR-AMERICAN Avenue (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Centerville, Fresno County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fresno County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-180 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fresno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-180 | 2 |
| Academy Ave | 1 |
| Adams Ave | 1 |
| CR-AMERICAN Avenue | 1 |
| CR-MANNING Ave | 1 |
| CR-SOUTH Ave | 1 |
| De Wolf Ave | 1 |
| Jensen Ave | 1 |
| Leonard Ave | 1 |
| North Av | 1 |
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 |
Centerville, Fresno County at a glance
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93657) | $78,904 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93657) | $398,029 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 434. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 15.0 a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Centerville, Fresno County
How common are truck crashes in Centerville, Fresno County?
4,617 truck crashes have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, with 281 deaths and 2,260 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Centerville, Fresno County?
NHTSA data shows SR-180 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Centerville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Centerville, Fresno County?
Truck crashes in Fresno County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Centerville, Fresno County?
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 Centerville, Fresno County compared with California?
Fresno County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Centerville, Fresno County?
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.