West Sacramento, CA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Sacramento: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Sacramento compares with California
West Sacramento against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Sacramento stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Sacramento | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 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) | 27.5% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | same |
West Sacramento has lower values than California for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for West Sacramento: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in West Sacramento since 2015: 163 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Sacramento is I-5, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (12), SR-99 (10) and US-50 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for West Sacramento fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in West Sacramento.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above California; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 West Sacramento
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 19 |
| I-80 | 12 |
| SR-99 | 10 |
| US-50 | 7 |
| CR-STOCKTON Blvd | 2 |
| Florin Rd | 2 |
| Fruitridge Rd | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| 24th St | 1 |
| 33rd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Sacramento) |
|---|---|
| Us-50 E/B | 5 |
| Harbor Blvd | 4 |
| Rt80/.2M W Reed Av Uc | 3 |
| Harbor Bl/Del Monte St | 3 |
| Harbor Bl/Industrial Bl | 3 |
| Industrial Bl / 1880 Ft W Parkway Bl | 3 |
| Harbor Bl/Beacon Bl | 2 |
| Harbor Bl/Rt50 | 2 |
West Sacramento at a glance
| Population | 55,991 |
| Land area | 21.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,608 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Sacramento 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 | 15 | — | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | +63% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 30 | +23% | 1.6 |
In the 2000s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 West Sacramento
How many truck accidents are there in West Sacramento?
358 truck crashes have been reported in West Sacramento since 2015, with 14 deaths and 163 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Sacramento?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Sacramento since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Sacramento?
The worst month is August: 13.1% of truck crashes in West Sacramento happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Sacramento?
Since 2015, West Sacramento has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Sacramento compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, West Sacramento has 56.2 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Sacramento?
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.