Loomis, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loomis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loomis and Placer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Placer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Placer County compares with California
Placer County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Placer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Placer County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 11.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 3.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Placer County sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Placer County: 10.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Placer County has recorded 1,682 truck crashes since 2015, with 662 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Loomis since 2015; patterns below come from Placer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loomis since 2015: I-80 (2), SR-65 (2), CR-AUBURN Folsom Rd (1), CR-LOZANOS Rd (1) and Fiddyment Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Loomis fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Placer County.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Placer County.
- 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Placer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-AUBURN Folsom Rd | 1 |
| CR-LOZANOS Rd | 1 |
| Fiddyment Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Blvd | 1 |
| Sierra College Blvd | 1 |
| Twelve Bridges | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Placer County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 13 |
| Rt80/287Ft E Old Nyack Rd | 5 |
| Rt80 Wb/1.2M E Carpenter Flat Rd | 5 |
| Rt 80/1.8Mi W Of Blue Canyon Rd | 5 |
| Rt80/.09M W Cape Horn Rd | 4 |
| Sierra College Blvd | 3 |
| Rt80/3005Ft E Of Ridge Rd | 3 |
| Rt80/246Ft W Of Donner Pass Rd | 3 |
Loomis at a glance
| Population | 6,939 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 960 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95650) | $117,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95650) | $766,379 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Placer 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 | — | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 86 | — | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 112 | +31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 161 | +44% | 4.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 to 161. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loomis
How many truck accidents are there in Loomis?
Placer County has had 1,682 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 662 people and killing 44.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Loomis?
March has the most truck crashes in Placer County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Loomis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Placer County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Loomis compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Placer County has 33.8 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Loomis?
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.