Allendale, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allendale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allendale and Solano County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Solano County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Solano County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Allendale had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Solano County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Allendale with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Dixon Ave W (1), Gibson Canyon Rd (1) and I-505 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.7 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Allendale fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Solano County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Solano County.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| Dixon Ave W | 1 |
| Gibson Canyon Rd | 1 |
| I-505 | 1 |
| Putah Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| Vanden 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 |
Allendale at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95688) | $118,186 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95688) | $686,496 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allendale
How common are truck crashes in Allendale?
1,839 truck crashes have been reported in Solano County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 989 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Allendale?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Allendale since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Allendale?
August has the most truck crashes in Solano County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allendale?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Solano County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Allendale compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Solano County has 35.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Allendale?
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.