Manteca, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manteca: 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 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Manteca compares with California
Manteca against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manteca stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manteca | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Manteca has lower values than California for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Manteca: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Manteca has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 286 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.7%.
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 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Manteca is I-5, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-120 (11), SR-99 (11) and I-205 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Manteca fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Manteca
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 13 |
| SR-120 | 11 |
| SR-99 | 11 |
| I-205 | 5 |
| Mariposa Rd | 3 |
| French Camp Rd | 2 |
| Lone Tree Rd | 2 |
| Airport Way | 1 |
| Airport Wy | 1 |
| Arch Airport Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manteca) |
|---|---|
| Sr-120 E/B | 9 |
| Rt120/.5M E Main St | 5 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 5 |
| SR-120 | 5 |
| Sr120 Wb/1110Ft W Union Rd | 5 |
| Airport Wy/Louise Av | 3 |
| Rt120/ 450Ft E Main St | 3 |
| Rt120/.5M W Rt99 | 3 |
Manteca at a glance
| Population | 94,292 |
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4,332 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95337) | $117,137 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95337) | $642,294 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manteca 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 | — | — | 12.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | — | 12.0 |
| 2010s | 33 | +151% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | -1% | 19.0 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Manteca
How many truck crashes happen in Manteca?
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manteca (286 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Manteca?
I-5 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Manteca since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Manteca?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Manteca happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Manteca?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Manteca since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Manteca compare with California?
Manteca records 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Manteca?
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.