Hardwick, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardwick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hardwick 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). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hardwick: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hardwick: 2.0 in 2016–19, 4.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 4,617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fresno County since 2015: 2,260 people were injured and 281 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hardwick since 2015; patterns below come from Fresno County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across 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-41 leads within 10 miles of Hardwick with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-43 (5), SR-198 (3) and 12 3/4 Ave (1).
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 Hardwick 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-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fresno County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-41 | 9 |
| SR-43 | 5 |
| SR-198 | 3 |
| 12 3/4 Ave | 1 |
| CR-14TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-EXCELSIOR Ave | 1 |
| CR-MT Whitney Avenue | 1 |
| Conejo Ave | 1 |
| Elkhorn Ave | 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 |
Hardwick at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93242) | $73,142 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93242) | $359,997 |
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. 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 Hardwick
How many truck crashes happen in Hardwick?
4,617 truck crashes have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, with 281 deaths and 2,260 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hardwick?
Since 2015, SR-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hardwick: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hardwick?
August has the most truck crashes in Fresno County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hardwick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Fresno County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hardwick 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 Hardwick?
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.