Nevada County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nevada 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
7 of 919 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nevada County compares with California
Nevada County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nevada County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nevada County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.9 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 26.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 6.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Nevada County sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nevada County: 24.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 919 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nevada County. They injured 462 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-20 leads in Nevada County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-49 (2), Glenshire Drive (1) and I-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Nevada County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nevada County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Nevada County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Glenshire Drive | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nevada County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 27 |
| SR-20 | 8 |
| Rt80 Eb/150Ft W Donner Pass Rd | 5 |
| Interstate 80 W/B | 4 |
| Rt80/.1M W Donner Lake Rd | 4 |
| Rt80/1.7M E Boreal Uc | 4 |
| Rt80/1500Ft E Donner Pass Rd | 4 |
| Rt80/1.5M W Floriston Rd | 3 |
Nevada County at a glance
| Population | 102,195 |
| Land area | 957.8 sq mi |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $92,370 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nevada 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 | — | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | — | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 65 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 82 | +26% | 0.8 |
In the 2000s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Nevada County
ZIP codes in Nevada County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Nevada County
How many truck accidents are there in Nevada County?
Since 2015, 919 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nevada County (462 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Nevada County?
SR-20 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Nevada County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nevada County?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Nevada County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Nevada County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Nevada County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Nevada County compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Nevada County has 78.9 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nevada County?
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.