Fort Washington, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Washington 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 |
Compared with California, Fresno County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fresno County at a glance: 6.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across California.
Overview
Fresno County has recorded 4,617 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,260 people injured and 281 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fort Washington 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of Fort Washington with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Avenue 12 (3), Belmont Ave (2) and Blackstone Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 73 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 6.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fort Washington fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fresno County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 5 |
| Avenue 12 | 3 |
| Belmont Ave | 2 |
| Blackstone Ave | 2 |
| CR-MILLERTON Rd | 2 |
| Shaw Ave | 2 |
| West Ave | 2 |
| CR-AUBERRY Road | 1 |
| Chestnut Ave | 1 |
| Friant Rd | 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 |
Fort Washington at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93720) | $105,050 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93720) | $476,439 |
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 large-truck crashes: 15.0 a year in 2016–19, 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Washington
How common are truck crashes in Fort Washington?
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 Fort Washington?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Washington: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Washington?
Truck crashes in Fresno County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fort Washington?
Since 2015, Fresno County has reported 73 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington?
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.