Carmichael, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carmichael: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carmichael 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.
What stands out in Sacramento County: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Sacramento County has recorded 5,358 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,356 people injured and 178 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Carmichael since 2015, this page uses Sacramento County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Carmichael is I-80, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-16 (4), US-50 (4) and Watt Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 123 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.1, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Carmichael fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Sacramento County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% 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
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 | 9 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| US-50 | 4 |
| Watt Ave | 3 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| Sunrise Blvd | 2 |
| Alhambra Blvd | 1 |
| Alta Arden Expressway | 1 |
| Arcade Blvd | 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 |
Carmichael at a glance
| Land area | 15.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95608) | $86,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95608) | $599,185 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 478. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.0 a year in 2016–19 and 12.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carmichael
How common are truck crashes in Carmichael?
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 Carmichael?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carmichael since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carmichael?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Sacramento County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Carmichael?
Garbage trucks were involved in 123 reported crashes in Sacramento County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Carmichael compare with California for truck crashes?
Sacramento County records 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Carmichael?
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.