Antelope, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Antelope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Antelope and Sacramento County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sacramento County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sacramento County compares with California
Sacramento County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sacramento County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sacramento County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with California, Sacramento County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sacramento County at a glance: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Police reported 5,358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sacramento County since 2015: 2,356 people were injured and 178 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Antelope had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sacramento County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by US-50 (2), Watt Ave (2) and Alta Arden Expressway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
123 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (12% of them).
They recorded 6.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Antelope fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sacramento County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 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 Sacramento County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| Watt Ave | 2 |
| Alta Arden Expressway | 1 |
| Arcade Blvd | 1 |
| Auburn Blvd | 1 |
| Baseline Rd | 1 |
| CR-SANKEY Rd | 1 |
| Club Center | 1 |
| Ethan Wy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sacramento County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 16 |
| Us-50 E/B | 15 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 14 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 13 |
| Sunrise Blvd | 10 |
| Us-50 W/B | 10 |
| Madison Ave | 7 |
| I-80 | 7 |
Antelope at a glance
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95843) | $98,274 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95843) | $489,403 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sacramento 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 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 307 | +30620% | 8.7 |
| 2010s | 386 | +26% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 478 | +24% | 12.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 478 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.0 a year in 2016–19, 12.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Antelope
How common are truck crashes in Antelope?
5,358 truck crashes have been reported in Sacramento County since 2015, with 178 deaths and 2,356 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Antelope?
I-80 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Antelope since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Antelope?
October has the most truck crashes in Sacramento County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Antelope?
Since 2015, Sacramento County has reported 123 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Antelope compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Sacramento County has 29.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Antelope?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.