Madera County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madera County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 1,266 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madera County compares with California
Madera County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madera County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madera County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Madera County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Madera County at a glance: 1 in 152 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Police reported 1,266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madera County since 2015: 425 people were injured and 52 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-152 (4), Avenue 12 (3) and Avenue 7 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Madera County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Madera County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madera County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 8 |
| SR-152 | 4 |
| Avenue 12 | 3 |
| Avenue 7 | 3 |
| Avenue 21 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| Ave 21 | 1 |
| Beasore Rd | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 14 | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madera County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 13 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 11 |
| Avenue 12 | 7 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 7 |
| Rt152/Road 9 | 5 |
| Avenue 7 | 4 |
| Rt 152 Wb/400Ft W Of Road 11 | 4 |
| Rt99/500Ft N Cleveland Av | 4 |
Madera County at a glance
| Population | 165,432 |
| Land area | 2,136.7 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,655 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madera 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 | — | — | 4.7 |
| 2000s | 73 | — | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 86 | +17% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 120 | +40% | 3.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 73 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Madera County
ZIP codes in Madera County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Madera County
How many truck accidents are there in Madera County?
1,266 truck crashes have been reported in Madera County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 425 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madera County?
SR-99 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Madera County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madera County?
The worst month is December: 11.1% of truck crashes in Madera County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madera County?
Since 2015, Madera County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Madera County compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madera County has 66.7 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madera County?
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.