Hughson, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hughson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hughson and Stanislaus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stanislaus County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Stanislaus County compares with California
Stanislaus County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stanislaus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stanislaus County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.6% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with California, Stanislaus County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Hughson: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Hughson (3.0 → 6.0).
Overview
Stanislaus County has recorded 2,777 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,318 people injured and 135 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Hughson had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stanislaus County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of Hughson with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-132 (5), Finch Rd (2) and Hatch Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hughson fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stanislaus County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Stanislaus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 14 |
| SR-132 | 5 |
| Finch Rd | 2 |
| Hatch Rd | 2 |
| Lander Ave | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| CR-ALBERS Road | 1 |
| CR-MILNES Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODLAND Ave | 1 |
| Crows Landing Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stanislaus County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-99 N/B | 15 |
| SR-99 | 13 |
| I-5 | 12 |
| SR-132 | 10 |
| Mitchell Rd | 7 |
| State Route 99 (Southbound) | 5 |
| Sr132/Paradise Rd | 5 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
Hughson at a glance
| Population | 7,903 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4,146 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95326) | $87,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95326) | $533,470 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stanislaus 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 | — | — | 7.3 |
| 2000s | 166 | — | 9.2 |
| 2010s | 199 | +20% | 5.9 |
| 2020s | 256 | +29% | 12.0 |
In the 2000s about 166 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 256. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 12.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hughson
How many truck crashes happen in Hughson?
2,777 truck crashes have been reported in Stanislaus County since 2015, with 135 deaths and 1,318 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hughson?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hughson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hughson?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Stanislaus County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hughson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Stanislaus County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Hughson compare with California for truck crashes?
Stanislaus County records 43.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hughson?
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.