Davis, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Davis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Davis and Yolo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yolo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
21 of 1,189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yolo County compares with California
Yolo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yolo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yolo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
Yolo County has lower values than California for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Yolo County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.9% across California.
Overview
Police reported 1,189 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yolo County since 2015: 513 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Davis had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Yolo County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-50 (2), CR-27 (1) and CR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (California: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (29% of them).
Route planning tips for Davis fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Yolo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-27 | 1 |
| CR-31 | 1 |
| CR-98 | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Rd 102 | 1 |
| CR-E7 County Rd 98 | 1 |
| CR-PEDRICK Rd | 1 |
| CR-SPARKLING Ln | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yolo County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| Us-50 E/B | 5 |
| County Road 98 | 4 |
| Harbor Blvd | 4 |
| Rt80/1M W Enterprise Bl | 3 |
| Rt80/.2M W Reed Av Uc | 3 |
| Rt80 Eb/.1M E Richards Bl | 3 |
| Rt113/164Ft N Front St | 3 |
Davis at a glance
| Population | 67,125 |
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Density | 6,731 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yolo 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 | — | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 61 | — | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 82 | +35% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 106 | +29% | 1.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 61 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Davis
How many truck crashes happen in Davis?
1,189 truck crashes have been reported in Yolo County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 513 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Davis?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Davis: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Davis?
Truck crashes in Yolo County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Davis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Yolo County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Davis compared with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Yolo County has 46.0 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Davis?
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.