Jamestown, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jamestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jamestown 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 |
Tuolumne County sits below California on garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Tuolumne County at a glance: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 249 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tuolumne County since 2015: 113 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jamestown 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.5% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-108 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-120 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in California.
Route planning tips for Jamestown fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-108, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than California; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tuolumne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-108 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 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 |
Jamestown at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 95370) | $82,990 |
| Median home value (ZIP 95370) | $442,984 |
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 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jamestown
How common are truck crashes in Jamestown?
Since 2015, 249 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuolumne County (113 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jamestown?
Since 2015, SR-108 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jamestown: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jamestown?
Truck crashes in Tuolumne County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jamestown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tuolumne County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jamestown compare with California?
Tuolumne County records 39.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jamestown?
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.