Sanger, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sanger 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 runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fresno County at a glance: 6.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in California.
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 16 truck crashes were reported in Sanger 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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sanger is SR-99, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-180 (3), Temperance Ave (3) and Bethel 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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sanger fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-99 | 7 |
| SR-180 | 3 |
| Temperance Ave | 3 |
| Bethel Ave | 2 |
| Golden State Blvd | 2 |
| Academy Ave | 1 |
| Adams Ave | 1 |
| CR-AMERICAN Avenue | 1 |
| CR-MANNING Ave | 1 |
| CR-SOUTH 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 |
Sanger at a glance
| Population | 26,649 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,284 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93616) | $55,221 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93616) | $250,124 |
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 large-truck crashes: 15.0 a year in 2016–19, 21.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sanger
How many truck accidents are there in Sanger?
4,617 truck crashes have been reported in Fresno County since 2015, with 281 deaths and 2,260 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sanger?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sanger: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sanger?
August has the most truck crashes in Fresno County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sanger?
Since 2015, Fresno County has reported 73 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sanger 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 Sanger?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.