Exeter, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Exeter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Exeter and Tulare County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tulare County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tulare County compares with California
Tulare County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tulare County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tulare County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with California, Tulare County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tulare County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,862 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tulare County. They injured 1,357 people and killed 142.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Exeter had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tulare County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-188 (1), CR-AVE 208 (1) and CR-AVENUE 240 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 5.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Exeter fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tulare County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tulare County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tulare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-188 | 1 |
| CR-AVE 208 | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 240 | 1 |
| CR-AVENUE 256 | 1 |
| E Houston Ave | 1 |
| Rd-196 | 1 |
| Road 140 | 1 |
| Road 180 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tulare County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 25 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 20 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 12 |
| SR-65 | 7 |
| Road 152 | 6 |
| SR-63 | 6 |
| SR-198 | 5 |
| SR-137 | 4 |
Exeter at a glance
| Population | 10,186 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4,111 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 93223) | $60,661 |
| Median home value (ZIP 93223) | $259,795 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tulare 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 | 4 | — | 11.0 |
| 2000s | 140 | +3402% | 11.1 |
| 2010s | 198 | +42% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 262 | +32% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 262. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 8.0 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Exeter
How common are truck crashes in Exeter?
Since 2015, 2,862 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulare County (1,357 injured, 142 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Exeter?
NHTSA data shows SR-65 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Exeter since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Exeter?
Truck crashes in Tulare County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Exeter?
Since 2015, Tulare County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Exeter compared with California?
Tulare County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Exeter?
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.