Phoenix Lake, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phoenix Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Phoenix Lake 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. It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tuolumne County: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.9% in California.
Overview
Tuolumne County has recorded 249 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Phoenix Lake 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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Phoenix Lake is SR-108, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 Phoenix Lake 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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-108 | 3 |
| 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 |
Phoenix Lake at a glance
| Land area | 11.1 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 Phoenix Lake
How common are truck crashes in Phoenix Lake?
249 truck crashes have been reported in Tuolumne County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 113 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Phoenix Lake?
Since 2015, SR-108 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Phoenix Lake: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Phoenix Lake?
Truck crashes in Tuolumne County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Phoenix Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tuolumne County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Phoenix Lake compare with California for truck crashes?
Tuolumne County records 39.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 33.2 across California.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Phoenix Lake?
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.