Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente and Sonoma County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sonoma County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sonoma County compares with California
Sonoma County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sonoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sonoma County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Sonoma County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, 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).
Sonoma County at a glance: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.6% in California.
Overview
Sonoma County has recorded 1,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 778 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente since 2015, this page uses Sonoma County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-116 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-12 (2), SR-121 (2) and Buhman Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (California: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-116 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sonoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-116 | 5 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| Buhman Ave | 1 |
| CR-ADOBE Road | 1 |
| CR-OLD Adobe Rd | 1 |
| Lakeville Road | 1 |
| Napa Rd | 1 |
| Oakville Grade Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sonoma County) |
|---|---|
| Us-101 S/B | 10 |
| US-101 | 8 |
| Lakeville Road | 5 |
| Us-101 N/B | 4 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-116 | 3 |
| Rt116/Green Valley Rd | 3 |
| Rt101/300Ft N Steele Ln | 3 |
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sonoma 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 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 72 | +7070% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 122 | +69% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 119 | -2% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente
How many truck crashes happen in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?
Since 2015, 1,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sonoma County (778 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?
SR-116 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Sonoma County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Sonoma County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente compare with California?
The yearly rate is 27.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sonoma County, vs 33.2 for California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente?
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.