Ahwahnee, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ahwahnee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ahwahnee and Madera County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madera County numbers.
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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Madera County has recorded 1,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 425 people injured and 52 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Ahwahnee had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madera County numbers.
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.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Beasore Rd (1), Road 222 (1) and SR-140 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Ahwahnee fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madera County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Beasore Rd | 1 |
| Road 222 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 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 |
Ahwahnee at a glance
| Land area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93601) | $76,555 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93601) | $431,601 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 73 a year in the 2000s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ahwahnee
How common are truck crashes in Ahwahnee?
Madera County has had 1,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 425 people and killing 52.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ahwahnee?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ahwahnee since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ahwahnee?
The worst month is December: 11.1% of truck crashes in Madera County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ahwahnee?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madera County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ahwahnee compare with California?
Madera County records 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ahwahnee?
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.