Madera Acres, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madera Acres: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madera Acres 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 |
Madera County has lower values than California for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Madera County: 1 in 152 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 1.6% for California.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madera County. They injured 425 people and killed 52.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Madera Acres since 2015; patterns below come from Madera County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for 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 (6). Next come Avenue 21 (2), CR-AVENUE 14 (1) and E Cleveland Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Madera Acres fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madera County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 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-99 | 6 |
| Avenue 21 | 2 |
| CR-AVENUE 14 | 1 |
| E Cleveland Ave | 1 |
| Road 23 | 1 |
| Road 28 1/2 | 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 Acres at a glance
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93638) | $62,374 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93638) | $325,357 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madera Acres
How many truck accidents are there in Madera Acres?
1,266 truck crashes have been reported in Madera County since 2015, with 52 deaths and 425 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madera Acres?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madera Acres since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madera Acres?
The worst month is December: 11.1% of truck crashes in Madera County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madera Acres?
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 Madera Acres compare with California?
The yearly rate is 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madera County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madera Acres?
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.