Cold Springs, Tuolumne County, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cold Springs, Tuolumne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cold Springs, Tuolumne County 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Tuolumne County has lower values than California for 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.
The headline for Tuolumne County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Since 2015, 249 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuolumne County. They injured 113 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cold Springs, Tuolumne County since 2015, this page uses Tuolumne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.9% in California.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cold Springs since 2015.
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 Cold Springs, Tuolumne County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than California.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tuolumne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Cold Springs, Tuolumne County at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95335) | $67,857 |
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.
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Questions fleets ask about Cold Springs, Tuolumne County
How many truck accidents are there in Cold Springs, Tuolumne County?
Tuolumne County has had 249 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cold Springs, Tuolumne County?
October has the most truck crashes in Tuolumne County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cold Springs, Tuolumne County?
Since 2015, Tuolumne County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Cold Springs, Tuolumne County compare with California for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tuolumne County has 39.3 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cold Springs, Tuolumne County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.