Solano County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solano County: 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
5.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Solano County compares with California
Solano County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Solano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Solano County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 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) | 39.2% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Solano County sits below California on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Solano County: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks in Solano County since 2015: 989 people were injured and 51 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads in Solano County with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-12 (3), Lake Herman Rd (2) and SR-113 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.7 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Solano County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Solano County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% 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 Solano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Solano County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 13 |
| SR-12 | 3 |
| Lake Herman Rd | 2 |
| SR-113 | 2 |
| CR-PEDRICK Rd | 1 |
| CR-SPARKLING Ln | 1 |
| Central Wy | 1 |
| Creed Rd | 1 |
| Dixon Ave W | 1 |
| Gibson Canyon Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Solano County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| Sr-37 W/B | 6 |
| Rt80/.5M W Lagoon Valley Rd | 5 |
| Broadway St/Sereno Dr | 4 |
| Rt113/ Midway Rd | 4 |
| Rt80 Wb/.5M E Suisun Valley Rd | 4 |
| Sonoma Bl/Mini Dr | 3 |
| Rt80/500Ft E Davis St | 3 |
Solano County at a glance
| Population | 455,101 |
| Land area | 821.7 sq mi |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $102,468 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Solano 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 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 120 | +11920% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 144 | +20% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 152 | +5% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 152 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Solano County
ZIP codes in Solano County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Solano County
How many truck crashes happen in Solano County?
Since 2015, 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Solano County (989 injured, 51 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Solano County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Solano County: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Solano County?
Truck crashes in Solano County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Solano County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Solano County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Solano County compare with California?
Solano County records 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Solano County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.