San Joaquin, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Joaquin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Joaquin 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in San Joaquin 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.
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
SR-145 leads within 10 miles of San Joaquin with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-JEFFERSON Ave (1), CR-MANNING Ave (1) and Calaveras Av (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
73 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for San Joaquin fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-145, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-145 | 2 |
| CR-JEFFERSON Ave | 1 |
| CR-MANNING Ave | 1 |
| Calaveras Av | 1 |
| Manning Ave | 1 |
| S Mcmullin Grade | 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 |
San Joaquin at a glance
| Population | 3,679 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93660) | $55,063 |
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 San Joaquin
How many truck accidents are there in San Joaquin?
Fresno County has had 4,617 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,260 people and killing 281.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in San Joaquin?
NHTSA data shows SR-145 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of San Joaquin since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in San Joaquin?
August has the most truck crashes in Fresno County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Joaquin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Fresno County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in San Joaquin compared with California?
Fresno County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in San Joaquin?
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.