Wawona, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wawona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wawona and Mariposa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mariposa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mariposa County compares with California
Mariposa County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mariposa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mariposa County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.7 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 6.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Mariposa County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Mariposa County: 6.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mariposa County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 80 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wawona since 2015, this page uses Mariposa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (18.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wawona since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Wawona fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mariposa County.
- Morning starts matter: 38.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mariposa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mariposa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-140 | 3 |
| Rt49/255Ft S Of Stumpfield Mountain Rd | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Bear Valley Rd/78Ft W Hunters Valley Rd | 1 |
| Greeley Hill Rd | 1 |
| Highway 140/450Ft W Martin Rd | 1 |
| Horseshoe Bend Rd/600Ft N Sr132 | 1 |
| Jerseydale Rd/.7M S Wild Dove Ln | 1 |
Wawona at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mariposa 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -34% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | +52% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 2000s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wawona
How many truck accidents are there in Wawona?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Mariposa County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wawona?
July has the most truck crashes in Mariposa County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wawona?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mariposa County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wawona compared with California?
The yearly rate is 26.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mariposa County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wawona?
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.