Campbell, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Campbell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Campbell and Santa Clara County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Santa Clara County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Santa Clara County compares with California
Santa Clara County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Santa Clara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Santa Clara County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 13.5 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Santa Clara County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Santa Clara County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Santa Clara County has recorded 2,945 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,158 people injured and 97 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 29 truck crashes reported in Campbell since 2015, this page uses Santa Clara County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
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 Campbell is US-101, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-17 (6), I-280 (3) and Monterey Rd (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 69 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (16%).
They recorded 9.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Campbell fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Santa Clara County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Santa Clara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 9 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| I-280 | 3 |
| Monterey Rd | 3 |
| Camden Ave | 2 |
| I-680 | 2 |
| CR-HICKS Rd | 1 |
| Central Expy | 1 |
| Fontanelle Ct | 1 |
| Grant Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Santa Clara County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 N/B | 22 |
| Us-101 S/B | 16 |
| SR-152 | 11 |
| US-101 | 6 |
| Sr-237 W/B | 5 |
| Rt101/Rt25 | 4 |
| Rt152/.6M E El Toro | 4 |
| Sr152 Eb/2M W Dinosaur Point Rd | 3 |
Campbell at a glance
| Population | 42,895 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 7,054 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95008) | $141,131 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95008) | $1,603,017 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Santa Clara 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 | — | 8.5 |
| 2000s | 165 | +16400% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 254 | +54% | 6.6 |
| 2020s | 226 | -11% | 8.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 226. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Campbell
How many truck accidents are there in Campbell?
Santa Clara County has had 2,945 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,158 people and killing 97.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Campbell?
US-101 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Campbell since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Campbell?
Truck crashes in Santa Clara County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Campbell?
69 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Santa Clara County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Campbell compare with California?
The yearly rate is 13.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Santa Clara County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Campbell?
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.