American Canyon, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in American Canyon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in American Canyon and Napa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Napa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 561 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Napa County compares with California
Napa County against California and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Napa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Napa 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 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Napa County has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in American Canyon: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of American Canyon: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 561 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Napa County. They injured 276 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 29 truck crashes reported in American Canyon since 2015, this page uses Napa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of American Canyon with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-29 (3), Lake Herman Rd (2) and SR-121 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for American Canyon fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Napa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| Lake Herman Rd | 2 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-221 | 2 |
| Buhman Ave | 1 |
| Central Wy | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Napa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 12 |
| Rt128/Petrified Forest Rd | 5 |
| Rt29/Deer Park Rd | 3 |
| Rt12/Rt29 | 3 |
| Big Ranch Rd/662Ft N Salvador Av | 2 |
| Broadway/Eucalyptus Dr | 2 |
| Broadway/Green Island Rd | 2 |
| Broadway/Paoli Loop Rd | 2 |
American Canyon at a glance
| Population | 21,742 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,577 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 94503) | $121,088 |
| Median home value (ZIP 94503) | $691,203 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Napa 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 | — | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 32 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 45 | +41% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 52 | +16% | 1.8 |
In the 2000s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about American Canyon
How many truck crashes happen in American Canyon?
Since 2015, 561 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Napa County (276 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in American Canyon?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of American Canyon since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in American Canyon?
Truck crashes in Napa County peak in October, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in American Canyon?
Since 2015, Napa County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does American Canyon compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Napa County, vs 33.2 for California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in American Canyon?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.