Dogtown, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dogtown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dogtown and San Joaquin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Joaquin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How San Joaquin County compares with California
San Joaquin County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Joaquin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Joaquin County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
San Joaquin County has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
San Joaquin County at a glance: 0.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
San Joaquin County has recorded 6,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,001 people injured and 228 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Dogtown had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Joaquin County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.1% 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, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-88 (5), CR-JACK Tone Rd (1) and Kennefick Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dogtown fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 San Joaquin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 6 |
| SR-88 | 5 |
| CR-JACK Tone Rd | 1 |
| Kennefick Rd | 1 |
| Locust Tree Rd | 1 |
| Mackville Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Joaquin County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 S/B | 23 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 21 |
| I-5 | 16 |
| Sr-4 W/B | 14 |
| SR-99 | 12 |
| Sr-120 E/B | 11 |
| SR-4 | 11 |
| SR-12 | 10 |
Dogtown at a glance
| Land area | 13.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95237) | $87,117 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95237) | $450,999 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Joaquin 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 | — | 12.8 |
| 2000s | 315 | +15665% | 12.0 |
| 2010s | 434 | +38% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 561 | +29% | 19.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 561 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 14.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 19.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dogtown
How many truck crashes happen in Dogtown?
Since 2015, 6,266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Joaquin County (3,001 injured, 228 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dogtown?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dogtown since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dogtown?
Truck crashes in San Joaquin County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dogtown?
Since 2015, San Joaquin County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Dogtown compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Joaquin County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dogtown?
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.