Elk Grove, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elk Grove: 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
3 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elk Grove compares with California
Elk Grove against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elk Grove stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elk Grove | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Elk Grove has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Elk Grove: I-5 26 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 15 miles of Elk Grove.
Overview
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elk Grove. They injured 85 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Elk Grove is I-5, with 26 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-99 (16), US-50 (8) and SR-16 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Elk Grove fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elk Grove.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Elk Grove
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 26 |
| SR-99 | 16 |
| US-50 | 8 |
| SR-16 | 6 |
| CR-STOCKTON Blvd | 2 |
| Florin Rd | 2 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| Sunrise Blvd | 2 |
| 24th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elk Grove) |
|---|---|
| Rt5 Nb/800Ft N Elk Grove Bl | 3 |
| Grant Line Rd/E Stockton Bl | 2 |
| Grant Line Rd / 650 Ft N Eagles Nest Rd | 2 |
| Rt5 Nb/1500Ft N Elk Grove Blvd | 2 |
| Kammerer Rd/1223Ft E Bruceville Rd | 2 |
| Rt5/2000Ft N Laguna Bl | 2 |
| Rt5 Sb/3025Ft S Elk Grove Bl | 2 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 2 |
Elk Grove at a glance
| Population | 182,797 |
| Land area | 42.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4,291 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elk Grove 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 | — | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | — | 8.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +31% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +23% | 12.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 2000s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 14.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 12.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elk Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Elk Grove?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Elk Grove since 2015, with 7 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Elk Grove?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 26 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Elk Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Elk Grove?
The worst month is August: 13.2% of truck crashes in Elk Grove happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elk Grove?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elk Grove since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elk Grove compared with California?
The yearly rate is 12.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elk Grove, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elk Grove?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.