Sutter, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sutter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sutter and Sutter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sutter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 568 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sutter County compares with California
Sutter County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sutter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sutter County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 23.0% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with California, Sutter County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Sutter County: 7.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (California: 3.6).
Overview
Sutter County has recorded 568 truck crashes since 2015, with 339 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sutter since 2015, this page uses Sutter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 33.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.2% in California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-99 (7), CR-PASS Road (1) and Lincoln Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Sutter fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sutter County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.6% 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
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 Sutter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 8 |
| SR-99 | 7 |
| CR-PASS Road | 1 |
| Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| N Beale Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sutter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 12 |
| Sr-70 S/B | 3 |
| Rt99/Oswald Rd | 3 |
| Rt99/ Sankey Rd | 3 |
| Rt70/Striplin Rd | 3 |
| Rt20/Harter Pkwy | 3 |
| Riego Road | 3 |
| Bridge St/Shasta St | 2 |
Sutter at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95982) | $96,224 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95982) | $415,202 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sutter 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 | — | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | — | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +42% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 50 | +32% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 2000s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sutter
How common are truck crashes in Sutter?
Since 2015, 568 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sutter County (339 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sutter?
Since 2015, SR-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sutter: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sutter?
October has the most truck crashes in Sutter County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sutter?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sutter County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sutter compare with California?
Sutter County records 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sutter?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.