Chinese Camp, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chinese Camp: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chinese Camp and Tuolumne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tuolumne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 249 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tuolumne County compares with California
Tuolumne County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tuolumne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tuolumne County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 6.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.5% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Compared with California, Tuolumne County is lower on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Tuolumne County at a glance: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Tuolumne County has recorded 249 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Chinese Camp since 2015; patterns below come from Tuolumne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.5% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Chinese Camp is SR-120, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-108 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across California.
Route planning tips for Chinese Camp fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-120; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above California; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tuolumne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 4 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tuolumne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-108 | 6 |
| SR-120 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| La Grange Rd | 2 |
| La Grange Rd/1.4M S Old Don Pedro Rd | 2 |
| Obyrnes Ferry Rd/300Ft S Calaveras Tuolumne Co Ln | 2 |
| Rt108/S Washington St | 2 |
| Rt120/.5M W La Grange Rd | 2 |
Chinese Camp at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tuolumne 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 | — | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 19 | — | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | +41% | 1.6 |
In the 2000s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chinese Camp
How common are truck crashes in Chinese Camp?
Tuolumne County has had 249 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Chinese Camp?
Since 2015, SR-120 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chinese Camp: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chinese Camp?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Tuolumne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chinese Camp?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tuolumne County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Chinese Camp compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Tuolumne County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chinese Camp?
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.