Tracy, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tracy: 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
6 of 276 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tracy compares with California
Tracy against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tracy stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tracy | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Tracy sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Tracy: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Tracy has recorded 276 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Tracy is I-5, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-120 (9), SR-4 (9) and I-205 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Tracy fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tracy.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Tracy
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 17 |
| SR-120 | 9 |
| SR-4 | 9 |
| I-205 | 8 |
| SR-132 | 4 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-580 | 2 |
| Airport Way | 1 |
| Airport Wy | 1 |
| Byron Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tracy) |
|---|---|
| Hansen Rd / Hopkins Rd | 3 |
| International Pkwy/Schulte Rd | 3 |
| Corral Hollow Rd/.2M S Linne Rd | 2 |
| Corral Hollow Rd/Rt580 | 2 |
| International Pkwy / 35 Ft N Promontory Pkwy | 2 |
| International Pkwy/180Ft N Schulte Rd | 2 |
| Rt205 Eb/355Ft W Holly Dr | 2 |
| Rt 205/85Ft W Of Grant Line Rd | 2 |
Tracy at a glance
| Population | 100,136 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3,802 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95376) | $102,555 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95376) | $616,144 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tracy 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 | 16 | — | 12.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | +10% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +36% | 19.0 |
In the 2000s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.2 a year in 2016–19, 19.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tracy
How common are truck crashes in Tracy?
Since 2015, 276 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tracy (100 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tracy?
I-5 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Tracy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tracy?
The worst month is July: 11.2% of truck crashes in Tracy happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tracy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Tracy since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tracy compared with California?
Tracy records 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tracy?
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.