Clovis, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clovis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clovis 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clovis: 2.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 15 miles of Clovis (3.5 → 9.4).
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.
Only 99 truck crashes were reported in Clovis since 2015; patterns below come from Fresno County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 15 miles of Clovis with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-180 (5), Avenue 12 (3) and Belmont Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clovis fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 13 |
| SR-180 | 5 |
| Avenue 12 | 3 |
| Belmont Ave | 3 |
| Shaw Ave | 3 |
| Temperance Ave | 3 |
| Blackstone Ave | 2 |
| CR-MILLERTON Rd | 2 |
| Chestnut Ave | 2 |
| Golden State Blvd | 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 |
Clovis at a glance
| Population | 127,993 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,875 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93611) | $110,982 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93611) | $486,521 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 434 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 15.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clovis
How many truck accidents are there in Clovis?
Fresno County has had 4,617 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,260 people and killing 281.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clovis?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Clovis since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clovis?
Truck crashes in Fresno County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clovis?
73 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clovis compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Fresno County has 39.2 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clovis?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.