Tranquillity, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tranquillity: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tranquillity 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 sits below California 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.
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Tranquillity since 2015, this page uses Fresno County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-180 (2), CR-JEFFERSON Ave (1) and Calaveras Av (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 6.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Tranquillity fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fresno County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-33 | 3 |
| SR-180 | 2 |
| CR-JEFFERSON Ave | 1 |
| Calaveras Av | 1 |
| Manning 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 |
Tranquillity at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93668) | $59,861 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93668) | $362,094 |
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 Tranquillity
How many truck crashes happen in Tranquillity?
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 Tranquillity?
SR-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tranquillity since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tranquillity?
Truck crashes in Fresno County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tranquillity?
Garbage trucks were involved in 73 reported crashes in Fresno County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Tranquillity compare with California for truck crashes?
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 Tranquillity?
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.