Hartley, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartley 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 has lower values than California for 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).
The headline for Solano County: 0.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Solano County has recorded 1,839 truck crashes since 2015, with 989 people injured and 51 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hartley since 2015, this page uses Solano County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: CR-PEDRICK Rd (1), CR-SPARKLING Ln (1) and Dixon Ave W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 5.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hartley fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-PEDRICK Rd | 1 |
| CR-SPARKLING Ln | 1 |
| Dixon Ave W | 1 |
| Gibson Canyon Rd | 1 |
| I-505 | 1 |
| Peabody Rd | 1 |
| Putah Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-113 | 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 |
Hartley at a glance
| Land area | 6.5 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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hartley
How many truck accidents are there in Hartley?
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 Hartley?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hartley: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hartley?
Truck crashes in Solano County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hartley?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Solano County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Hartley compare with California for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Solano County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hartley?
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.